2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250

The vehicle is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan with a gasoline 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. VIN decoding identifies Mercedes-Benz Cars as the manufacturer and Hungary as the assembly country. The auction record lists the vehicle with a “SALVAGE CERTIFICATE” condition and “FRONT END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated front-end damage code, with extensive damage and missing components at the front. Stage 1 also notes that the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has severe collision damage. The hood is extensively creased, buckled, and folded across the front and left-side areas, with uneven gaps along the front edge and a pronounced raised section above one front corner. The front bumper cover, grille, and much of the front fascia are missing or broken, leaving the radiator and other internal front-end components exposed. The lower front trim is also broken and partially detached. Both visible front-corner areas show severe deformation. The front fenders and adjacent sheet metal are sharply crushed around the wheel arches and corner sections. A headlamp assembly is missing or broken at the image-left front corner, with damaged mounting areas, exposed brackets, and visible wiring. Additional cosmetic damage includes light scuffing and paint transfer on the rear bumper, along with minor surface scuffs and dirt-related marks on the visible lower doors and rocker-panel area. The provided findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, cooling system, electrical systems, airbags, or the extent of any structural damage. A comprehensive physical inspection and mechanical evaluation are recommended before purchase.