2023 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 COUPE CLA250

The auction lists this 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe as Salvage, with “Rear” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe rear-end damage supports the auction’s stated primary-damage code of Rear; however, Salvage status itself cannot be independently verified from exterior photographs. The vehicle has extensive severe rear-end collision damage. The trunk lid is heavily creased and deformed across the center and lower edge. The rear bumper cover is crushed, torn, and missing large sections, leaving internal components, wiring, and mounting areas exposed. Both outer rear lamp assemblies are broken and displaced. The surrounding rear quarter-panel areas have pronounced deformation, torn edges, and uneven gaps. Damage is also visible around the trunk opening and rear body structure, including crushed and separated panel edges and a disrupted bumper-mounting area. The rear corner and trunk area are visibly distorted, with an exposed gap between the trunk section and rear bumper. Moderate damage is present at the front lower bumper. The fascia is cracked, separated, and uneven, with displaced lower corner trim. One black trim piece is detached and hanging below the bumper. The front hood has several minor paint chips and surface marks. Factory VIN data identifies the vehicle as a 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class/CLA250 passenger car, built in Hungary. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M260 engine rated at 221 hp. The extent of the rear damage warrants a thorough inspection of the body structure, lighting, wiring, bumper mounting areas, and related systems before purchase or repair.