2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250-4M

The auction record lists the vehicle condition as “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” and identifies the primary damage as “MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES.” However, Stage 1 reports that the photographs do not verify the certificate-of-title status and contradict the minor-damage classification: a moderate quarter-panel dent and a missing front bumper grille insert are visibly present. The left rear quarter panel, above and forward of the rear wheel, has a broad recessed dent with a pronounced crease extending from below the fuel-filler area toward the wheel arch. The visible front bumper also has a missing grille insert in its lower side opening. This opening has an irregular white edge and an exposed dark cavity, while the corresponding grille insert is present on the opposite side. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, identified as a CLA250-4M, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Kecskemét, Hungary. The decode lists 17-inch wheels, left-hand drive, seating for five, standard ABS and electronic stability control, and several driver-assistance features, including standard forward-collision warning and rear visibility equipment. Some decoded information may vary for non-U.S.-market vehicles. The visible damage should be assessed for repair scope, including possible quarter-panel repair or replacement and replacement of the front bumper grille insert. A physical inspection is recommended to check for additional damage not visible in the available findings, as well as the vehicle’s actual title documentation and overall mechanical and safety condition.