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Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S

Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 Import to Australia

118654
2019-2025
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a M139 engine, a automatic gearbox, and all-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

No recent sold data — price on request
How this estimate is calculated
  • Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
  • Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3+.
  • Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
  • Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.
How Bidding Works
  • Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
  • We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
  • We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
  • We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.
Landed cost breakdown
Average Auction Price—
Japan Agent Fee—
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$3,070
Compliance Package$2,750
GST—

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

Refundable Auction Deposit

Required

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE

This Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-001076, granted on the Performance Criterion and valid until 26 June 2029. The approval is linked to MRE-000988 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Jan 2019 to Dec 2025.

Why qualified — Performance Criterion. Approvals granted under the SEVS Performance Criterion apply to vehicles that demonstrate a substantially superior performance specification — for example, power-to-weight, acceleration, or another measurable performance metric — compared with vehicles supplied to the Australian market in volume. Eligibility is build-specific: the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.

How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn sources 1/2019 to 12/2025 Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level registration.

Please note: This explainer is general information only. Eligibility for import under SEVS is determined exclusively by the published approval on the Rover register and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. Carbarn cross-checks the exact build year, variant and model code against the published approval before bidding — confirming the published approval is the binding source.

Specifications coveredEligible as wagon or shooting brake body typePetrol M139 2.0L turbocharged engine requiredAWD drivetrain and 5 seats required

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How compliance worksHow importing worksAll eligible modelsRoad Vehicle Standards Act 2018

Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks
  • 01

    Auction Selection & Strategy

    0-2 Weeks

    Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection before a bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.

    InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
  • 03

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    Carbarn lodges the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vehicle ships from Japan.

    No PaymentNo payment due in this stage

Shipping Invoice Includes

Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges

Compliance Invoice Includes

Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required

Complete Import Guide

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

  1. 1

    Assess documents / eligibility

  2. 2

    VIA application before shipping

  3. 3

    Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop

  4. 4

    Compliance work starts

  5. 5

    AVV inspection + RAV entry

  6. 6

    Ready for registration / delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2019-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as wagon or shooting brake body type. Petrol M139 2.0L turbocharged engine required. AWD drivetrain and 5 seats required, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

118654

Year Range

2019-2025

Eligibility

Is the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 eligible for import to Australia?

The Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2019-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as wagon or shooting brake body type. Petrol M139 2.0L turbocharged engine required. AWD drivetrain and 5 seats required, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Which SEVS approval covers the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654?

The Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-001076. This identifies the published eligibility pathway for the model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

Which build years of the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 are eligible?

The Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is eligible across the 2019-2025 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.

Estimated Price

How is the estimated landed price for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654?

For the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.

Auction & Bidding

Can Carbarn bid on the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 for me in Japan?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Will Carbarn check the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 before bidding?

Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 whenever the auction allows it, and always shares auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before bidding. Note that the Japanese auction format does not permit pre-purchase test drives.

Do I set my own bid limit on the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654?

Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.

Timeline & Shipping

How long until the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is ready for delivery?

Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.

What does Carbarn do after winning the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 bid?

After the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is won, Carbarn handles the next stages end-to-end: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, ocean transit to Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation — with progress updates at each step.

Compliance & Registration

What's the VIA process for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654?

For the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.

What's involved in compliance work for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654?

Compliance for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 is completed through Carbarn's compliance process after arrival. This may include workshop compliance work, required documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and registration-ready support for Australian road use.

What is the compliance package cost for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654?

Budget around $2,750 for the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 compliance package. That figure covers the work to meet applicable ADR and compliance rules. If tyres, additional repairs, or modifications are needed, they're priced separately and confirmed before any further work.

Warranty & Delivery

Is warranty included on a Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 bought at auction?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.

When can the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 be handed over?

Once the Mercedes-benz CLA-Class 45S 118654 arrives in Sydney and has passed compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment, it's ready for handover. Carbarn coordinates delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support at that point.

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