Vehicle recall R/2005/134

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz SL recall: Brake pedal may require more effort than expected

DVSA recall R/2005/134 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz SL. It was launched 27 July 2005. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/134
Launched: 27 July 2005
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P036
Vehicles: DVSA lists 4,700 on each model line

What can go wrong

Problems may occur with the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic unit that could affect the input required by the driver to stop the vehicle.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the SBC hydraulic unit can be checked and if necessary replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 4,700. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	not recorded	4,700
Mercedes-Benz SL (SL CLASS)	not recorded	4,700

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/2005/056 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/2004/094 Possibility of reduced braking efficiency 5 July 2004, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2008/147 Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2008/152 Driving stability may be affected 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL

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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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