2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left Side,” which is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1’s photo review provides limited support for this claim: minor scuffing is visible along the left lower rocker panel, but no clear moderate or severe left-side collision damage is visible. The documented damage is cosmetic and minor. A long, dark linear abrasion and discoloration are present along the lower edge of the left rocker panel/side skirt. Additional dark scuff marks are visible along the lower front bumper lip near the vehicle corner. The supplied findings do not document any other damage. The VIN identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged, four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and left-hand drive. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Hungary. NHTSA records list several safety recalls applicable to this model year and vehicle line. These include recalls involving the emergency-call communication module software or activation, a driver-airbag grounding issue, and the bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The roof-panel issue appears under both recall 21V197000 and its later expansion, 23V854000. Recall completion for this individual vehicle should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.