Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class Recall R/2010/156: Power Assisted Steering May Leak Oil, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 22,586
- vehicles in the UK
- P159
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class vehicles. A power assisted steering fluid leak could occur on the connection from the connection on the fluid line to pump. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all affected to check the connection and if required replace the sealing ring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A power assisted steering fluid leak could occur on the connection from the connection on the fluid line to pump. Drivers should be made aware of the concern by noise being emitted whilst the vehicle is being driven.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER ASSISTED STEERING MAY LEAK OIL. Defect: It is possible that a power assisted steering fluid leak could occur on the connection from the connection on the fluid line to pump. Drivers should be made aware of the concern by noise being emitted whilst the vehicle is being driven. Remedy: Recall all affected to check the connection and if required replace the sealing ring.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power assisted steering may leak oil.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all affected to check the connection and if required replace the sealing ring.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 22,586 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 P159 or the DVSA reference R/2010/156. 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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| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/120 on 19 Oct 2010, for rear window may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/150 on 29 Nov 2010, for brake system may not operate to specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/156, launched 27 October 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.