Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class Recall R/2018/204: Incorrect Underfloor Panelling Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1825
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class vehicles built between 1 March 2018 and 31 March 2018. Incorrect engine undertray fitted. The dealer will check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect engine undertray fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT UNDERFLOOR PANELLING INSTALLED Defect: Incorrect engine undertray fitted. Remedy: Check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect underfloor panelling installed.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class built between 1 March 2018 and 31 March 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 15 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 SRPC1825 or the DVSA reference R/2018/204. 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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| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| 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/2018/230 on 15 Aug 2018, for front panel and rear fixed section of panoramic glass sunroof may not be bonded correctly. The one launched after it was R/2018/203 on 24 Aug 2018, for communication module software incorrect specification for emergency call system. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/204, launched 21 August 2018. 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.