Vehicle recall R/2010/153

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Bonnet could open without warning

DVSA recall R/2010/153 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 18 November 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/153
Launched: 18 November 2003
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: 1780
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that due to a previous minor collision which the driver may have considered insignificant the bonnet securing hook may have been damaged which could result in the opening of the bonnet if it has not been closed correctly.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the hook with a modified hook.

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	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2003/185 Rear seat belts may not engage correctly 9 January 2004, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2003/146 Possible loss of steering control 19 September 2003, Mercedes-Benz C-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/2000/102 Exhaust pipe may break 27 April 2001, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2006/183 Engine may cut out 11 December 2006, Mercedes-Benz C-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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