2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250-4M

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction’s primary-damage code is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible severe left-side damage supports the unverified “SIDE” classification; however, the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The left front and left rear doors have severe collision damage, including extensive denting, sharp and irregular creases, crushed metal, and distorted outer panels across the mid and lower sections. The lower left rocker panel and door-sill area are visibly crushed and deformed. The rear section of the left front fender, near the front-door opening, also shows moderate creasing and deformation. The left-side restraint system has been activated. A side-airbag cushion is visible beside the left front seat, and curtain-airbag material is deployed along the left roof rail and side roof opening. The extent of the door, rocker-panel, and sill deformation warrants a thorough physical inspection of the body structure, door frames, hinges, wiring, restraint system, and surrounding mechanical components before purchase. No factory build or options data was provided, and recall status was not checked.