Vehicle recall R/2004/094

Mercedes-Benz SL and Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Possibility of reduced braking efficiency

DVSA recall R/2004/094 names the Mercedes-Benz SL and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 5 July 2004. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2002 to 1 June 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/094
Launched: 5 July 2004
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: p005
Vehicles: DVSA lists 39,742 on each model line

What can go wrong

Premature wear of the Sensatronic Brake Control (SBC) unit may lead to a reduced braking efficiency

The fix

Recall affected vehicles download the latest software. Following the download the system will advise when the SBC hydraulic unit requires replacement.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 39,742. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 June 2002 to 1 June 2003	39,742
Mercedes-Benz SL (SL CLASS)	1 June 2002 to 1 June 2003	39,742

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2005/134 Brake pedal may require more effort than expected 27 July 2005, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL
R/2005/056 Brake pedal may require more effort than expected 27 July 2005, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
R/2006/046 Engine may revert to limp home mode 19 January 2006, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2000/142 Unintentional deployment of air bag 8 May 2001, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2000/088 Potential loss of pas oil 13 October 2000, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2000/147 Heater booster concern 1 March 2000, Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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