2026 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE CLE300 4MATIC

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE is listed with a salvage certificate and an auction primary-damage classification of “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end crushing, detached bumper, and deformed trunk area support the stated rear-end classification; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The vehicle has severe damage across the rear end. The trunk lid and rear deck are heavily crushed and folded, with sharp creases, displaced panels, irregular gaps, and an altered trunk opening. The rear bumper assembly is detached, torn, and hanging below the vehicle, with multiple broken or missing sections. Internal rear components, wiring, and the trunk interior are exposed, and several lower-fascia and bumper pieces are detached or lying beneath the vehicle. The right rear quarter panel and the area around the fuel-filler opening show deep deformation and displaced metal. The left rear quarter panel and adjacent bumper corner have a large dent with abrasions, transfer marks, and scraped paint. The extent of the visible damage indicates that substantial body, bumper, and rear-structure inspection and repair will be required. Hidden damage to internal components, mounting points, wiring, safety systems, and the vehicle’s alignment should be assessed in person; these areas cannot be confirmed from the supplied findings alone. According to the VIN decode, this is a Germany-built Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4MATIC convertible/cabriolet with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed transmission, and seating for four. Listed standard equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and front and side airbag systems. These systems, along with their sensors and related wiring, should be checked after the collision repair.