Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, M Class And 2 More Recall R/2010/205: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 2,972
- vehicles in the UK
- P160
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 more vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 more may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,972 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 P160 or the DVSA reference R/2010/205. 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/2010/204 on 15 Dec 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/042 on 16 Jun 2011, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/205, launched 7 January 2011. 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.