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P0456 on MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2011, 2010

What P0456 Means on Your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

Real MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My engine light jeep coming on with a p0456 code. replace gas cap and purge valve control less then year ago. however i still smell gas when i fill up tank. after it goes down to 3/4 tank i don't smell gas. when it drop below half tank the engine light comes on."

— 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/03/2020

"When fuel tank is about 75%-100% full, the car will smell heavily of gasoline inside and around the rear of the vehicle. upon inspection, fuel pump cover/cap seems to be cracked and leaking fuel. engine code p0456."

— 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/03/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0456 on MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0456 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026