2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS CLS450-4M

This 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS is listed with a Certificate of Salvage and FRONT END as the auction’s primary-damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage is concentrated at the front end and supports the FRONT END classification; however, the Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has severe damage to the hood, bumper assembly, grille, corner fascia, and lower front panels. The hood is creased and deformed along its leading edge, with an uneven gap above the grille and headlamps. The bumper cover is torn and displaced, with broken sections and exposed internal components. The grille and emblem area have broken or missing sections, while large lower panels are detached, hanging from the vehicle, or lying on the ground. The front fender area near the headlamp is moderately deformed, with irregular panel edges. The restraint system has significant visible damage. The steering-wheel airbag, curtain airbags along the roof and side-window area, and additional airbag fabric from the lower driver-side dashboard and footwell are deployed. Several linear scratches and scuffs are also visible on the upper hood surface. Given the extent of the front-end and airbag damage, the vehicle requires comprehensive inspection and repair assessment, including the body structure, restraint system, and components behind the damaged exterior panels.