2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 GLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as Left Front. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this location: the left front wheel and tire are missing, and abrasion is visible on the left front bumper area. The most significant finding is the absent left front wheel and tire. This leaves the brake rotor, caliper, and wheel hub area exposed and represents severe collision damage. The vehicle should not be driven until the wheel and tire assembly, brake system, suspension, steering, hub, and related components have been physically inspected and repaired as necessary. Multiple light-colored abrasion and scuff marks are visible on the left front bumper corner and adjacent black lower trim, classified as moderate cosmetic damage. The instrument display shows the warning message, “BRAKE Check Brake Fluid Level.” The brake-fluid level and the complete braking system require immediate inspection. The cause of the warning cannot be determined from the supplied findings. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV, built in Germany, with a 2.0-liter M260 turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The decoded data lists 18-inch front and rear wheel sizes, direct tire-pressure monitoring, and left-hand drive; the drive type is not specified. The supplied NHTSA recall information lists several recalls applicable to the 2021 GLA 250, including issues involving emergency-call communication software or activation, rearview-camera and multimedia-system software, and a driver’s door-lock microswitch that may affect automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park engagement. The latest listed recall, campaign 26V481000, has owner notifications expected in September 2026, with VIN search availability indicated for July 31, 2026. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.