2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250

The auction records list the vehicle as having a Certificate of Title, with hail damage identified as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the roof, hood, and trunk appear largely smooth, without the dense shallow dent pattern on upward-facing panels that would support hail damage; its assessment is that the hail-damage claim is not supported by the provided photos. The documented visible damage is minor and cosmetic. Multiple light scrape and abrasion marks are present on the painted lower corner and lower lip of the front bumper on the right side. The outer portion of the black front driver-seat cushion has a visible tear and splitting. The steering-wheel rim also shows surface wear and deterioration, particularly along the upper sections. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan, built in Hungary. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and left-hand drive. The decoded information lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, and front and side airbag systems; some equipment information may vary for non-U.S.-market vehicles.