Mercedes-Benz Ml/gle Recall R/2020/231: Software Update To Improve Emissions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 1,230
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2020
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Ml/gle vehicles built between 24 February 2012 and 6 June 2017. Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates. The dealer will update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS Defect: Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates Remedy: Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: software update to improve emissions.
The Fix
The dealer will update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ml/gle built between 24 February 2012 and 6 June 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,230 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 SRPC2020 or the DVSA reference R/2020/231. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLC and 6 moreEngine control unit software to be updated | Low | R/2020/243 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| CLASoftware of driving assistance system | Low | R/2025/461 | |
| CLADriving assistance system software | Low | R/2025/408 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/217 on 3 Sep 2020, for the electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed. The one launched after it was R/2020/201 on 10 Sep 2020, for the engine control unit software nay not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/231, launched 3 September 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.