2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1’s photo review states that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial damage to the front bumper, lower fascia, cooling-pack area, and lower front support components. The front bumper cover is severely torn, fractured, and displaced at both lower corners. Portions are missing or pulled away, leaving lower and internal components exposed. The lower grille and fascia also contain extensive cracked and displaced plastic with open gaps. The hood has moderate deformation along its forward edge and multiple light-colored scuff or paint-transfer marks. The lower rocker panel and side-sill area show several minor linear scuffs. Visible components behind the bumper are also affected. The radiator and condenser fins are extensively bent and compressed, particularly across the lower and right portions of the cooling pack. Lower front support members appear severely bent and displaced, with distorted metal and plastic components. The front underbody splash shield is torn, deformed, and partially absent, leaving underside components exposed. The passenger-side dashboard airbag and an upper side-curtain airbag are visibly deployed. Multiple warning indicators are illuminated in the instrument cluster, including airbag, ABS, battery, steering, brake, and general vehicle warning symbols. A red “BRAKE PARK” message is also displayed. These findings indicate that comprehensive collision, restraint-system, electrical, brake, steering, and cooling-system inspections will be required before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. Mechanical operation and the extent of concealed damage cannot be determined from the provided findings. The VIN decodes as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, CLA250-4M trim, manufactured in Kecskemét, Hungary. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 221 horsepower, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and 18-inch wheels. Official NHTSA recall records provided for this model year include recalls concerning the driver-front airbag module (19V685000), instrument-cluster software (20V089000), emergency-call communication functionality (21V058000 and 21V072000), rearview-camera or display software (21V354000 and 22V232000), and a possible fuel-rail or injector fuel leak (21V961000). The records also list recall 26V481000 concerning the driver’s door-lock microswitch and possible automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park operation. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA, particularly because the vehicle has deployed airbags and multiple warning indicators.