Vehicle recall R/2010/150

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Brake system may not operate to specification

DVSA recall R/2010/150 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 29 November 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/150
Launched: 29 November 2010
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P158
Vehicles: 4 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Some vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect specification brake discs. This in extreme cases may have an affect on the brake efficiency should the vehicle have to carry out an emergency stop.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the rear brake discs.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	not recorded	4

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Other recalls for these models

R/2010/156 Power assisted steering may leak oil. 27 October 2010, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2010/205 Fuel may leak 7 January 2011, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2011/172 Fuel may leak 26 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2008/152 Driving stability may be affected 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2008/147 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

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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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