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Mercedes-Benz ML recalls

DVSA has published 8 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz ML since 2020, 8 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 122,777 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, GL, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, ML, S-CLASS · on affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

    20 Feb 2023 · R/2023/023

    On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

    Fix: Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.

    51,251 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2011 to 2 Feb 2017

  2. GLE, ML · on affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. the water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.

    20 Feb 2023 · R/2023/021

    On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.

    Fix: Install a water drain plug in the spare wheel well check for water infiltration and replace the fuel pump control unit if necessary.

    31,569 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2011 to 10 Nov 2018

  3. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    30 Sep 2022 · R/2022/279

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.

    218 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  4. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    30 Sep 2022 · R/2022/278

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.

    6,442 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  5. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing

    24 May 2022 · R/2022/140

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    1,631 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  6. GL, ML, R CLASS · the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing

    24 May 2022 · R/2022/137

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    31,666 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 4 Feb 2013

  7. C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS, ML, S-CLASS, SLC, SLK · engine control unit software to be updated

    6 Oct 2020 · R/2020/243

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Fix: Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.

    • E-CLASS: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • S-CLASS: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • GLS: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • ML/GLE: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • C-CLASS: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • CLS: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • SLK: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • SLC: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • GLC: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018
    • GLE COUPE: 994 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2018

  8. GLE, ML · software update to improve emissions

    3 Sep 2020 · R/2020/231

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Fix: Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    1,230 vehicles · built 24 Feb 2012 to 6 Jun 2017

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.