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Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
200 CDIDiesel · 122 hp 220 CDIDiesel · 150 hp 250Petrol · 204 hp	Toit ouvrant : rappel constructeur

Each campaign in detail

Toit ouvrant : rappel constructeur
Manufacturer recall
Mercedes a lancé deux opérations (7891007 et 7891008) visant le collage de la dalle en verre du toit ouvrant sur son cadre : le panneau pourrait se détacher en roulant, et le constructeur remplace préventivement le toit ouvrant si le montage n'est pas conforme. En France, 12 380 véhicules livrés avec l'option sont concernés (fabriqués entre octobre 2000 et décembre 2010), dont des Classe C Sport Coupé portant le nom CLC. Contrôler le numéro de série en concession.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
200 CDI, 220 CDI, 250
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Toit ouvrant défectueux : au tour du Mercedes CLC d'être rappelé — Caradisiac (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

11 June 2026 — En raison d’une mauvaise fixation, le panneau de verre au cadre du toit ouvrant peut se détacher, ce qui crée un risque d’accident.
Models or references
Clc-class voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Audi A3 II (8P)	2	7	1.0/5
Volkswagen Golf V	0	5	3.0/5
Mercedes-Benz Classe C III (W204)	2	5	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203): Toit ouvrant : rappel constructeur.

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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