Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2010/150: Brake System May Not Operate To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- P158
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles. Some vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect specification brake discs. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the rear brake discs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect specification brake discs. This in extreme cases may have an affect on the brake efficiency should the vehicle have to carry out an emergency stop.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Some vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect specification brake discs. This in extreme cases may have an affect on the brake efficiency should the vehicle have to carry out an emergency stop. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the rear brake discs.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake system may not operate to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the rear brake discs.
Are You Affected?
C Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P158 or the DVSA reference R/2010/150. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/156 on 27 Oct 2010, for power assisted steering may leak oil. The one launched after it was R/2010/203 on 15 Dec 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/150, launched 29 November 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.