2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “Clear” title and classifies the primary damage as “Normal Wear & Tear.” However, the photo-based assessment states that the “Normal Wear & Tear” classification is not fully supported because loose and exposed engine-bay wiring is visible in addition to minor exterior damage. The Clear title status cannot be verified from photographs. The main concern is in the engine bay and windshield-cowl area, where numerous thin, copper-colored wires are lying loose across the cowl and wiper area. A connector housing is also visibly disconnected and hanging in the front-right section of the engine bay. The condition is assessed as moderate and should be professionally inspected before purchase to determine the wiring’s purpose, whether any components or circuits are affected, and what repairs are required. Minor cosmetic damage includes a small dark paint chip on the left side of the hood near the headlamp and light dark abrasion marks along the lower edge of the front bumper. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M270 engine and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Kecskemét, Hungary. The supplied decoding does not specify the drivetrain. Several NHTSA safety recalls are listed for the 2018 CLA-Class, including recalls concerning the emergency-call communication module, the driver’s air-bag grounding system, and bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall applicability and completion status should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.