2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this claim: the left side appears largely intact, while the clearest exterior damage is on the opposite rear quarter, where the fuel-filler door is missing. Localized surface scuffs are also visible near the front wheel arch. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag is visibly deployed, and the instrument cluster displays the restraint-related message, “Front Left Malfunction Service Required.” These findings indicate that the restraint system requires professional diagnosis and repair. The missing fuel-filler door exposes the black filler-area components and will require replacement. Several linear gray scuff marks are present on the white body panel adjacent to the front wheel opening. The VIN decodes as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA 250 sedan, built in Hungary. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive information is not provided in the decode. NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with this model year, including recalls involving the driver airbag module, fuel rail and injectors, instrument-cluster software, emergency-call communication software, and rearview-camera or display software. A later-listed recall concerns the driver’s door-lock microswitch and possible automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park operation. Recall completion and applicability to this specific VIN should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase. A full physical inspection is recommended, with particular attention to the airbag and pretensioner system, restraint-control module, wiring, steering-wheel components, fuel-filler area, warning-message cause, body alignment, and the status of all recall repairs.