Vehicle recall R/2006/046

Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others recall: Engine may revert to limp home mode

DVSA recall R/2006/046 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 19 January 2006. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/046
Launched: 19 January 2006
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P059
Vehicles: 4,869 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).

The fix

Replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,869.
Model	Built
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	not recorded
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	not recorded
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	not recorded

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/2006/141 Instrument cluster may not illuminate. 11 December 2006, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2006/183 Engine may cut out 11 December 2006, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2004/094 Possibility of reduced braking efficiency 5 July 2004, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2008/020 Potential leak of brake line 30 November 2007, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-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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