2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA CLA250

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA is listed with a salvage certificate, with “mechanical” identified by the auction as the primary damage. This mechanical claim cannot be confirmed from the available photographs and requires a physical inspection. Stage 1 reported that no major collision damage is visibly evident, so the salvage-certificate status is not independently supported by the visible exterior evidence. The visible damage is primarily cosmetic. The hood has moderate clearcoat deterioration, with broad irregular pale areas and patchy loss of gloss across the finish. Light scuffing is present on the lower left section of the front bumper, and several minor scuff marks appear across the central and left portions of the rear bumper. Both front headlamp lenses are lightly cloudy and yellowed. Inside, the driver’s seat outer lower bolster shows minor creasing and cracking of the leather surface. The steering-wheel rim also has visible surface wear and uneven gloss in the gripping areas. Factory decoding identifies this vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 sedan, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Kecskemét, Hungary. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine and direct tire-pressure monitoring. The available decoding data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. A thorough mechanical inspection and verification of the vehicle’s salvage history are recommended before purchase.