Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLC, CLK And 2 More Recall R/2021/145: The Bonding Between The Glass Panel And The Sliding Roof Frame Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 May 2021
- Launched
- 310
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2109
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, CLC, CLK and 2 more vehicles built between 12 December 2005 and 14 September 2006. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class, CLC, CLK and 2 more built between 12 December 2005 and 14 September 2006 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 310 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2109 or the DVSA reference R/2021/145. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/163 on 27 May 2021, for the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block could…. The one launched after it was R/2021/150 on 2 Jun 2021, for the software and hardware of the parking control unit might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/145, launched 28 May 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.