Vehicle recall R/2023/020

Mercedes-Benz CLK and others recall: The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

DVSA recall R/2023/020 names the Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz Clc, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz CLS. It was launched 6 February 2023. It covers vehicles built 14 March 2000 to 15 December 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/020
Launched: 6 February 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2258 / MBAG Ref: 7891009
Vehicles: 3,267 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

The fix

Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 3,267.
Model	Built
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	14 March 2000 to 15 December 2010
Mercedes-Benz Clc	14 March 2000 to 15 December 2010
Mercedes-Benz CLK	6 March 2002 to 24 October 2008
Mercedes-Benz CLS	27 September 2004 to 1 July 2010
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	8 August 2002 to 27 March 2009

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/2023/019 The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications 6 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz Clc, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2023/018 On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded. 6 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz Clc, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2023/023 On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. 20 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2023/056 On affected vehicles the bolting of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be sufficiently tightened. 13 March 2023, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/310 The attachment for the 12v battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident 10 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS
R/2022/302 A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications 7 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-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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