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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 2008 to 2023
  • Most recent 6 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/020
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 3 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2008 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2008 to 2026

2008 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’08 2
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 1
’21 1
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

Launched 6 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/020 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2258 / MBAG Ref: 7891009

Defect
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.
Remedy
Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.
Vehicles affected
3,267 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Mar 2002 to 24 Oct 2008
DVSA lists it as
“CLK”

2021 1 recall

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

Launched 28 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/145 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2109

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.
Vehicles affected
310 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Dec 2005 to 14 Sept 2006
DVSA lists it as
“CLK”

2020 1 recall

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications

Launched 4 May 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/458 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2001

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
Vehicles affected
18,132 across everything the recall covers
Built
24 Mar 2000 to 15 Jul 2010
DVSA lists it as
“CLK”

2008 2 recalls

Engine could lose power.

Launched 17 November 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/149 Manufacturer ref. P117

Defect
The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor
Vehicles affected
19,331 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007
DVSA lists it as
“CLK”

Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected

Launched 10 November 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/147 Manufacturer ref. P123

Defect
Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit
Vehicles affected
72 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 2008
DVSA lists it as
“CLK”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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