Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2015/150: Oil May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 5,389
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1508
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 1 April 2014 and 30 September 2014. The transmission oil cooler return pipe may not have been mounted correctly. The dealer will correctly mount oil cooler pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transmission oil cooler return pipe may not have been mounted correctly. It is possible vibration may cause the pipe to fail and leak oil.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK Defect: On affected vehicles the transmission oil cooler return pipe may not have been mounted correctly. It is possible vibration may cause the pipe to fail and leak oil. Remedy: Correctly mount oil cooler pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the pipe to fail and leak oil.
The Fix
The dealer will correctly mount oil cooler pipes.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 1 April 2014 and 30 September 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5,389 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 SRPC1508 or the DVSA reference R/2015/150. 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/2015/171 on 28 Aug 2015, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/196 on 5 Nov 2015, for front seat belts may not perform as intended. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/150, launched 1 September 2015. 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.