Mercedes-Benz C Class, CL Class, E Class And 2 More Recall R/2013/031: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 806
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1303
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, CL Class, E Class and 2 more vehicles. The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.
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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.
Are You Affected?
C Class, CL Class, E Class and 2 more may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 806 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 SRPC1303 or the DVSA reference R/2013/031. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| S ClassWindshield bonding | Low | R/2026/191 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2013/017 on 4 Mar 2013, for accelerator pedal may be impeded by floor mat. The one launched after it was R/2013/053 on 30 May 2013, for airbag may not perform correctly in a collsion. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/031, launched 28 March 2013. 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.