2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS CLS550 4-MATIC

The auction records list the vehicle condition as “Certificate of Title” and identify the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the auction’s FRONT END classification; however, the certificate-of-title status cannot be verified from the photos. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS has extensive front-end damage. The front bumper cover, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing from the vehicle, leaving the reinforcement, cooling components, brackets, wiring, and other internal parts exposed. The front edge of the hood is uneven and raised, and the forward edge of the right front fender has a pronounced crease and irregular contour. A cooling component is visibly detached and hanging below the front reinforcement. The removed bumper assembly has separated sections, broken-looking edges, and deformation. The detached grille is bent and separated from the bumper structure, while a detached headlamp has a damaged housing and separated surrounding components. The extent of the visible damage indicates that replacement of multiple front-end parts and further inspection of the underlying structure and systems will be required. Light scratches and vertical scuff marks are also present on the rear bumper cover. According to the VIN decode, this is a German-built 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sedan with the CLS550 4-MATIC trim, all-wheel drive, a 4.7-liter gasoline V8 engine, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. Some factory specifications were unavailable in the supplied decode.