Table 1 shows five common other fuel system related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the other fuel system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the other fuel system tank filling/charging (four problems).
Very strong fuel odor present inside and outside vehicle after being driven. Smell prominent at left rear wheel well. Read details...
After filling gas tank, whiled stopped, there is a strong odor of gasoline evident. The small seems to originate near the rear passenger side. Sometime it's detectable inside the car, but mostly it's readily apparent outside the vehicle. After driving the car for 10-30 miles, the smell goes away. Read details...
Also I have had the exact same thing happen to me in the recall dated 3/15/2013. After taking a long trip up to san francisco when I got home my oil tank was leaking -there was a strong odor of gasoline coming from my backseat. Read details...