2025 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE AMG CLE53 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as “IRRECUPERABLE” with a primary damage classification of “WATER/FLOOD.” However, Stage 1 reports that the available exterior and interior/dashboard photos show no visible horizontal tide line, water-line staining, flood residue, corrosion, or mold-like discoloration; the photos therefore do not visibly support the WATER/FLOOD claim. No clearly working, illuminated instrument cluster is shown. This claim and assessment should be treated separately, and the vehicle requires thorough physical inspection for any water-related or electrical damage. The documented visible damage is concentrated at the front lower bumper outer corner. The lower bumper trim has abrasion and dark surface scuffing, classified as minor. The same area also has a visible gap and irregular separation at the bumper trim/lip, with the edge not appearing continuously seated against the adjacent bumper section. This is classified as moderate damage and may require inspection for broken retaining points, deformation, or replacement of the affected trim or bumper section. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE AMG CLE 53 4MATIC convertible/cabriolet, built in Germany. It has all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. A complete pre-purchase inspection should include the bumper mounting and surrounding structure, electrical systems, instrument cluster operation, corrosion checks, and all areas potentially affected by water exposure.