Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2010/153: Bonnet Could Open Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 18 Nov 2003
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 1780
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles. Due to a previous minor collision which the driver may have considered insignificant the bonnet securing hook may have been damaged which could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the hook with a modified hook. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a previous minor collision which the driver may have considered insignificant the bonnet securing hook may have been damaged which could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET COULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING Defect: It is possible that due to a previous minor collision which the driver may have considered insignificant the bonnet securing hook may have been damaged which could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the hook with a modified hook.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the hook with a modified hook.
Are You Affected?
C Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 1780 or the DVSA reference R/2010/153. 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/2003/146 on 19 Sep 2003, for possible loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2003/185 on 9 Jan 2004, for rear seat belts may not engage correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2003 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/153, launched 18 November 2003. 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.