2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a **salvage certificate** with **“rear end”** as the primary damage classification. These are auction designations and are not independently verified by the provided findings. The photo-based assessment states that the rear-end claim is not supported by clear rear-bumper or trunk damage. A deformed left rear quarter panel is visible, but the photos do not establish that the claimed damage location or cause is confirmed. The salvage certificate itself cannot be verified from the photos. The most significant visible damage is a pronounced inward dent with sharp creasing on the left rear quarter panel, ahead of the rear taillight and above and forward of the wheel arch. This is assessed as moderate collision damage. Additional cosmetic findings include light scuffing along the lower front bumper lip, a split or abrasion along the outer bolster seam of the front driver’s seat, and glossy wear on the steering-wheel rim. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Kecskemét, Hungary. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. The decoding also indicates front airbags, side airbags for the first and second rows, curtain airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. Drive type and transmission details were not provided by the decoder. A physical inspection is recommended, particularly of the left rear quarter structure, rear body alignment, bumper and trunk area, lighting, suspension, and related safety systems.