2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction records list the vehicle as Salvage, with “Left Rear” identified as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the stated Left Rear classification: the left rear tail-light lens is broken, the left rear quarter panel is deformed, and adjacent scuffing is present. The Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. Visible exterior damage includes a large fractured area with missing material in the lower outer section of the left rear tail-light lens, exposing internal areas. The left rear quarter panel below and forward of the tail light has an inward dent and crease. Multiple light-colored scuff and scratch marks extend across the left rear quarter panel and adjoining bumper corner. Additional minor white linear scuffing is visible on the upper left front door near the handle, along the door edge, and around the adjacent A-pillar. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, rated at 208 hp, paired with a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Kecskemét, Hungary. NHTSA records provided for this vehicle identify several recall campaigns. These include recalls concerning emergency-call communication-module software or activation, a driver-air-bag deployment risk related to steering-component grounding, and the bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof or previously repaired in the affected area. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase. A physical inspection is also recommended to assess any concealed damage behind the left rear light, quarter panel, and bumper, as well as the operation of the affected lighting and safety systems.