2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250

The auction record lists the vehicle with a salvage certificate and “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the auction’s front-end classification; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. Visible damage is concentrated at the front. The central grille insert is missing, exposing the radiator/condenser area. The front bumper cover has open and irregular sections around the grille and lower intake, with scraped and chipped edges. A small painted bumper or trim cover is also missing on the viewer-left side, leaving a rectangular opening with a circular component visible inside. Light scratches and scuff marks are present along the leading edge of the hood and around the hood emblem. At the rear, the lower center of the bumper has a broad light-colored horizontal scuff with additional abrasion marks. Inside the cabin, the driver’s seat has a tear in the outer lower bolster, exposing the lighter-colored substrate. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan, manufactured in Germany. The decoded specifications indicate a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder inline engine, with front and side airbag locations recorded for the first and second rows, manual seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. Some drivetrain and transmission details were not provided in the decode. The front bumper, grille, and missing trim will require repair or replacement, and the visible damage should be evaluated together with the vehicle’s underlying front-end condition before purchase. The seat upholstery and rear bumper scuffing are additional repair items.