2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250-4M

The vehicle is listed with an auction condition of **PERMIT SALVAGE** and an auction primary-damage classification of **FRONT END**. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END classification. The PERMIT SALVAGE condition cannot be confirmed or contradicted from the photographs alone. The front end has severe collision damage. The hood is heavily buckled and creased across the front and center sections, with a large uneven gap above the grille area and no uniform closed contour. The front bumper cover, grille, center fascia, and lower front trim are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, and internal front-end areas. Trim and fascia around the visible headlamp and front-corner area are missing or broken, with mounting structures exposed. Detached bumper components are shown separately with broken sections, separated pieces, and damaged mounting areas. The radiator, intercooler, and surrounding front support area are visible because the front fascia is absent; deformation of the support area cannot be determined from the available image. The driver airbag is deployed from the steering wheel. The findings indicate substantial front-end repair requirements, including replacement of missing and damaged exterior components and inspection of the exposed cooling and structural areas. Additional mechanical, structural, and restraint-system damage cannot be determined from these findings alone and should be assessed through a physical inspection. Recall status was not checked.