2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper, left headlamp area, hood edge, and adjacent left-front bodywork show visible damage. The front-left bumper cover is torn, extensively cracked and scraped, and pulled away from the vehicle, leaving underlying areas exposed. The left headlamp assembly is missing, with the mounting area and wiring visible. A detached headlamp assembly shown separately has a fractured clear lens and broken housing components. A long black bumper-trim piece is also shown detached. The left front edge of the hood is raised, uneven, and creased above the headlamp area. The front portion of the left fender around the headlamp opening is visibly deformed. Damage is concentrated at the front-left corner; the provided findings do not establish the condition of the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering, airbag system, or underlying structure. A physical inspection is recommended before repair or purchase. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, seven-speed automated manual transmission, and front-wheel drive information not reported by the decoder. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Hungary. NHTSA records list recalls associated with this model and year, including campaigns 21V058000 and 22V365000 concerning communication-module software and emergency-call functionality; 21V072000 concerning possible deactivation of the emergency-call system; 17V627000 concerning unintended driver-airbag deployment; and 21V197000 and 23V854000 concerning bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.