2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 CLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front & Rear.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: substantial front-end damage is present, while the rear windshield, trunk lid, and rear-area trim also show visible damage. The front bumper cover is missing, exposing the grille support, radiator/intercooler area, lower reinforcement components, and wiring. The detached bumper assembly, grille, and lower trim contain broken and separated sections. The near-side front fender and wheel-arch area are severely creased and deformed, with separated edges and exposed inner components. Additional damage is visible around the near-side front corner, bumper corner, and front door edge, including displaced body and trim pieces and exposed brackets. The hood has an uneven front edge with deformation at the near-side corner, along with surface scratches. The exterior mirror on the near-side front door is missing, leaving wiring and mounting components exposed. At the rear, the windshield is missing and shattered, with broken glass remaining around the perimeter and fragments visible inside the cabin, including on the rear seat. The surrounding windshield frame, roof edge, and perimeter trim are visibly damaged. Numerous scratches and abrasion marks extend across the roof edge and rear deck area. The trunk lid has creasing, dents, and multiple scratches, while the rear bumper cover shows light scuffing. Curtain airbags are visibly deployed along the roof-side areas of the passenger compartment, including above the front seats. The presence of deployed airbags and extensive body damage indicates that the restraint system and associated sensors, wiring, and control modules should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced as required. The rear cabin should also be cleaned and checked for remaining glass fragments. The vehicle decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 208 horsepower and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. It is listed as left-hand drive, with seating for five, and was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Hungary. The VIN is WDDSJ4EBXJN526203. NHTSA recall records provided for this vehicle include recalls concerning the driver airbag grounding system, emergency-call communication-module activation or software operation, and bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before the vehicle is returned to service. Because the vehicle has sustained significant front and rear damage and has deployed curtain airbags, a complete inspection of the body structure, roof and glass surrounds, cooling system, electrical systems, steering and suspension components, and occupant-restraint systems is recommended before purchase or operation.