Vehicle recall R/2021/274

Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others recall: Vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded correctly

DVSA recall R/2021/274 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz CLA and 1 more Mercedes-Benz models. It was launched 20 August 2021. It covers vehicles built 30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/274
Launched: 20 August 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2108
Vehicles: DVSA lists 61 on each model line

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. Vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair

The polycarbonate panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

The fix

Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 61. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (A CLASS(176))	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61
Mercedes-Benz CLA (CLA(117))	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61
Mercedes-Benz GLA	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61
Mercedes-Benz GLC	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61
Mercedes-Benz GLE (GLE COUPE)	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	30 July 2013 to 29 October 2019	61

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/2021/280 The bolting of the 48v wiring harness on a body sided support point might not meet specifications 20 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2021/277 The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time 17 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2021/279 The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time 17 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class and others
R/2021/286 The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications 9 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2021/241 Diodes on the rectifier bridge of the alternator might fail 27 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2021/202 A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications 21 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and others

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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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