Vehicle recall R/2010/156

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Power assisted steering may leak oil.

DVSA recall R/2010/156 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 27 October 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/156
Launched: 27 October 2010
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P159
Vehicles: DVSA lists 22,586 on each model line

What can go wrong

It is possible that a power assisted steering fluid leak could occur on the connection from the connection on the fluid line to pump. Drivers should be made aware of the concern by noise being emitted whilst the vehicle is being driven.

The fix

Recall all affected to check the connection and if required replace the sealing ring.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 22,586. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	not recorded	22,586
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	not recorded	22,586

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/2010/150 Brake system may not operate to specification 29 November 2010, 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/2011/116 Steering may become heavy 24 October 2011, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS
R/2011/172 Fuel may leak 26 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2008/149 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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