2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS CLS450-4M

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction’s primary damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification, with substantial scraping, scratches, and localized denting along the side body panels. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. Visible exterior damage includes extensive abrasion and chipped paint on the left side mirror, with light-colored material exposed on the lower outer housing. The left front fender and adjacent lower body have multiple long scratches, scuff marks, and localized deformation near the panel junction. The left front and rear doors show horizontal and diagonal scratches, paint transfer, scuffing, and an uneven lower door surface. On the right side, the rear door and the area ahead of the rear wheel have extensive scraped paint with multiple visible creases or dents. The right rocker panel and adjacent lower door edges also show widespread abrasion, scratches, and paint transfer. The lower front bumper has exposed plastic and an open or separated section around the lower grille and lower edge. The rear bumper cover has lighter horizontal scuff marks and surface abrasions. The interior shows minor cosmetic wear. The steering wheel rim has glossy, worn areas on the main hand-contact surfaces, while the visible front seat upholstery has abrasion, creasing, and discoloration on the outer bolster and cushion. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the extent of the body-panel deformation, bumper and rocker-panel damage, possible damage behind the visible exterior panels, and the quality and completeness of any prior repairs.