2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed by the auction as **Salvage**, with **Suspension** identified as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the provided photos show a generally intact exterior with only minor front bumper scuffing. No clear suspension deformation, broken suspension component, or other direct suspension damage is visible, so the suspension claim cannot be confirmed from the photos. Stage 1 also states that the salvage designation is not independently supported by obvious major visible damage in these images. The visible damage is limited to minor cosmetic abrasion along the lower front bumper lip, most noticeably near the left lower corner. Light scraping is also present on the silver-colored lower front bumper trim. No additional damage findings were provided. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the suspension, underbody, mechanical systems, and any damage not visible in the exterior photographs. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, CLA250-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Kecskemét, Hungary, and is configured for left-hand drive with 17-inch wheels. Official recalls listed for this model and year include several communication-module software recalls that may affect the emergency-call (eCall) function, including incorrect vehicle-location transmission, mobile-network connection failure, or deactivation during service. A frontal air-bag recall concerns possible unintended driver-air-bag deployment caused by insufficient steering-component grounding if the clockspring is broken. In addition, recalls address bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof; the panel may detach if it was not correctly bonded during a prior repair. Recall completion should be verified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer using the vehicle’s VIN before purchase.