2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left Side.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this claim: extensive deformation, scraping, paint transfer, and chipped paint are visible on the left-side doors and left rear quarter panel. Both the left front and left rear doors have large, irregular dents and deep creases across the mid and lower panels. Damage extends around the door handles and includes white paint transfer, scratches, and areas where the black finish is chipped or missing. The left rear quarter panel, particularly beside and around the rear wheel opening, has a large crushed and sharply creased area with heavy scuffing, exposed lighter-colored material, and torn-looking surface edges. The findings indicate severe collision damage concentrated along the left side. The extent of the visible deformation means the doors, quarter panel, adjacent mounting areas, and potentially related safety or mechanical components should be inspected before purchase. The available findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s structure, suspension, wheel alignment, airbags, electrical systems, or drivability. A thorough physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan, manufactured 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 is not specified in the available decode. The decode lists 221 horsepower, four doors, seating for five, and 18-inch wheels. NHTSA records provided for this model year include recalls involving the driver airbag module, instrument-cluster software, emergency-call communication functions, rearview-camera display or software, a fuel rail and injector issue, and a driver-door-lock microswitch. The listed recall remedies generally involve inspection, software updates, activation, or component replacement at no charge through Mercedes-Benz. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an authorized dealer or NHTSA before purchase, particularly because the provided records include a later recall with owner notifications expected in 2026.