2024 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 is listed by the auction with a Salvage condition designation and “Front End” as the primary damage classification. The visible evidence supports the Front End classification, with substantial damage to the front bumper, driver-side fender, hood edge, headlamp area, and exposed front cooling components. The front bumper cover is severely detached and broken at the driver-side corner. Several sections of the lower bumper and side intake trim are missing, leaving internal components, wiring, and cooling surfaces exposed. The driver-side front fender is sharply crushed and deformed around the wheel opening and headlamp, with displaced panel gaps. The driver-side headlamp is displaced and visibly cracked or broken. The hood has creasing and deformation at its driver-side front edge. The exposed front cooling stack has bent and compressed fins in multiple areas. Wiring and connectors are hanging loosely beneath the front fascia and across the lower cooling assembly. The instrument cluster displays the message, “Cooling System Malfunction Stop Immediately Switch Off Vehicle.” ABS, tire-pressure, engine, and stability-control warning indicators are also illuminated. The vehicle should not be operated until the cooling system, wiring, electrical systems, and associated collision damage have been professionally inspected and repaired. The black paint finish shows peeling or loss of the outer layer in several irregular areas on the hood and adjacent upper front body panels. The detached bumper also has yellow and light-colored transfer marks and scuffing. According to the VIN decode, this is a German-built Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe configured as a CLE 300 4MATIC, with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 255 horsepower, and the M254 engine. The VIN decoded cleanly. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 24V688000 concerns MBUX and parking-control software that may deactivate certain systems, including automatic braking associated with cross-traffic alert. Recall 24V115000 concerns incorrectly manufactured 80-amp fuses that may cause loss of drive power or safety functions and may increase fire risk. Both recalls have dealer remedies listed; repair completion should be verified by VIN before purchase. The visible damage indicates a significant front-end collision repair project. A physical inspection is required to assess any damage not visible in the provided findings, confirm the condition of the cooling system and front-end structure, and determine whether all safety and driver-assistance systems can be restored.