2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC

The auction record designates this 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 as “Salvage,” with “Right Rear” listed as the primary damage. The visible findings support the stated right-rear damage code through substantial damage to the quarter panel, tail lamp area, and bumper. However, the salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The most significant damage is concentrated at the right rear. The quarter panel and wheel-arch area are severely crushed and deeply creased, with distorted contours and exposed internal areas near the rear lamp. The right rear bumper cover is torn, cracked, partially detached, and separated from the body; the lower valance or diffuser section is hanging below the vehicle. The right tail lamp is displaced and has damaged or missing outer sections, broken surrounding trim, and exposed mounting or internal components. The trunk lid has an irregular right-side gap and moderate deformation near the adjacent body panels. Several areas of paint are also missing from the trunk lid, exposing a lighter underlayer. The hood has multiple broad, irregular dents and creases of moderate severity. No other damage or mechanical condition is established by the provided findings. The extent of the rear-quarter deformation warrants a thorough physical inspection of the body structure, wheel-arch area, lighting and wiring, bumper mounting points, trunk alignment, suspension, wheel and tire, and related safety systems before purchase or road use. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class coupe, trim designation CLA250-4M, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The VIN is W1K5J4HB7MN148709. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Hungary. The supplied NHTSA recall information lists campaigns 21V058000 and 22V365000 for communication-module software affecting the emergency-call system, and campaign 21V354000 for MBUX software that may affect rearview-camera operation. Campaign 26V481000 concerns the driver’s door-lock microswitch and possible automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park behavior. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or NHTSA before purchase, particularly because the visible rear damage may involve the rear camera, lighting, wiring, or other related systems.