Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2020/286: The Headlight Adjustment May Not Meet The Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 160
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2037
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 14 June 2018 and 7 March 2019. The headlight adjustment might not meet the specification. The dealer will check the headlight adjustment on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The headlight adjustment might not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION Defect: The headlight adjustment might not meet the specification Remedy: Check the headlight adjustment on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the headlight adjustment may not meet the specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the headlight adjustment on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 14 June 2018 and 7 March 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 160 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 SRPC2037 or the DVSA reference R/2020/286. 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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| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 | |
| C ClassBolting connection Pre-Fuse box | Low | R/2024/281 | |
| C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points | Urgent | R/2024/299 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/285 on 13 Nov 2020, for software update required to improve emissions. The one launched after it was R/2020/325 on 30 Nov 2020, for the middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/286, launched 13 November 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.