2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle condition as “Clear” and identifies the primary damage as “Rear.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim and supports the “Rear” damage classification, with substantial rear collision damage clearly visible. The rear bumper cover, lower rear bumper trim, and corner components are missing on both sides, exposing the bumper reinforcement, mounting structures, heat-shield material, wiring, and connectors. Both outer rear tail lamps are absent, leaving their cavities and mounting points exposed. The right rear quarter panel has pronounced creasing and deformation around the tail-lamp opening and wheel arch, while the left rear quarter panel also shows deformation and irregular panel edges. Wheel-arch cladding is missing from portions of both rear wheel arches. Electrical wiring and connectors are exposed in both rear quarter and bumper areas. Additional minor damage includes a crack and break in the bright lower-center front bumper trim and a small area of paint loss on the hood, left of center. The findings do not provide information about the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, structural, restraint, or electronic systems, so these areas require physical inspection and functional testing. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4MATIC SUV, built in Germany. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M260 engine, an eight-speed automated manual transmission, and all-wheel drive. One NHTSA recall is listed for certain 2020–2026 GLA/GLB vehicles involving possible corrosion and failure of the driver’s door-lock microswitch, which could prevent automatic engagement of the electronic parking brake or Auto-Park feature and increase the risk of rollaway. The recall information states that VIN-level applicability will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026; confirm whether this specific vehicle is affected and whether any required remedy has been completed.