Vehicle recall R/2016/156

Mercedes-Benz Vito and Mercedes-Benz V-Class recall: Braking performance may be reduced

DVSA recall R/2016/156 names the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It was launched 2 August 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2013 to 30 April 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/156
Launched: 2 August 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRX1601
Vehicles: DVSA lists 9,399 on each model line

What can go wrong

The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 9,399. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	1 October 2013 to 30 April 2016	9,399
Mercedes-Benz Vito	1 October 2013 to 30 April 2016	9,399

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/2016/189 Fuel may leak 6 September 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2016/033 Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and/or fire 9 March 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2017/248 Missing spot welds 12 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2017/232 Vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated 20 November 2017, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2017/323 Retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located 2 January 2018, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2017/324 Retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located 2 January 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-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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