Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2020/084: The Dimension Of The Brake Discs On The Front Axle May Be Too Small, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 23 September 2018 and 9 July 2019. The dimension of the brake discs installed on the front axle might be too small. The dealer will replace the brake discs on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The dimension of the brake discs installed on the front axle might be too small.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DIMENSION OF THE BRAKE DISCS ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY BE TOO SMALL Defect: The dimension of the brake discs installed on the front axle might be too small. Remedy: Replace the brake discs on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the dimension of the brake discs on the front axle may be too small.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake discs on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 23 September 2018 and 9 July 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRPC2010 or the DVSA reference R/2020/084. 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/2020/098 on 16 Jul 2020, for incorrect starter wiring harness and holder for fixing the exhaust system may be installed. The one launched after it was R/2020/123 on 17 Jul 2020, for the seatbelt on the front left seat might not have been mounted according to specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/084, launched 17 July 2020. 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.