2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Left Front. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive missing and broken components concentrated at the left front corner. The front bumper cover, grille, surrounding grille trim, and left front headlamp assembly are missing. The bumper reinforcement, cooling assemblies, wiring, brackets, and other lower-front components are exposed. The left front fender is also absent, leaving the inner wheel-arch area and components behind it visible. The wheel-arch liner and adjacent lower plastic pieces are broken, displaced, and incomplete. Additional lower front fascia and underbody panels are broken and hanging below the exposed cooling components. Overall, the left front corner has severe collision damage and extensive loss of exterior panels and trim. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, gasoline-powered with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The decoded trim is listed as CLA250-4M, although the drivetrain information is not specified in the available decode. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Hungary. NHTSA records show several recalls associated with this vehicle and model range, including recalls involving the emergency-call communication module, a possible front roof-panel bonding issue on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, and a frontal air-bag grounding condition affecting specified CLA250 vehicles. Recall completion status for this vehicle is not provided and should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase. Because the front-end components and wiring are exposed or damaged, a complete inspection should include the cooling system, wiring, lighting and safety systems, structural mounting areas, steering and suspension components, and the operation of the vehicle after repairs.