2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC

The auction record lists this 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 as Salvage, with Front End recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the Front End primary-damage claim, while salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The most significant damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The left front headlamp assembly is missing, leaving wiring and internal components exposed. The left side of the front bumper cover is detached from the body, with large gaps and additional internal components visible behind the missing lamp area. The right front bumper corner is also separated from the adjacent headlamp and fender area. The front bumper cover has an open, damaged section with jagged edges, scraping, and a missing insert or trim piece. The lower bumper trim is detached, with a broken section lying on the ground in front of the vehicle. Surface scuffs and abrasions are visible across the bumper, particularly on the left side, lower edge, and right corner. The front edge of the hood is deformed, with an uneven contour and a wide, irregular gap above the grille and headlamp areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, identified as a CLA250-4M, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Hungary. NHTSA records provided for this vehicle identify recalls involving the emergency-call communication system, including software or activation issues that may disable or misdirect eCall; an airbag recall concerning possible unintended driver-airbag deployment; and recalls concerning bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, particularly because some campaigns depend on the vehicle’s equipment and prior repair history. The vehicle should be treated as requiring substantial front-end repair. A physical inspection is necessary to assess components not visible in the provided findings, including the headlamp mounting points, bumper supports, cooling and steering-area components, wiring, sensors, restraint systems, and possible structural damage. Repair quality, roadworthiness, and the salvage title history should be confirmed before purchase.