2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 4MATIC

The auction’s primary damage classification is listed as **“Left Side.”** However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support a left-side-only classification: extensive damage is visible across the left front fender, front door, side mirror, hood edge, and front bumper corner. The vehicle has severe collision damage concentrated on the left front side. The left front fender is extensively crushed and sharply folded around the wheel opening, while the left front door has deep creasing, large dents, and substantial deformation across the outer panel, including the lower section and front edge. The left exterior mirror is broken and displaced, with internal components and wiring exposed. The left front bumper corner is separated and deformed, and portions of the lower intake or trim appear displaced or missing. The left side of the hood is buckled with an uneven edge adjacent to the damaged fender and headlamp area. A left-side curtain airbag is visibly deployed along the upper left door opening. Further inspection is required to determine the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, wheel, door hardware, electrical systems, and other components that are not assessable from the supplied findings. Repairs are likely to require replacement or extensive restoration of multiple body panels, the mirror assembly, bumper components, and the affected restraint-system components, followed by airbag-system diagnosis and calibration. The VIN decodes the vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, A220-4M trim, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoder identifies left-hand drive, five seats, LED low-beam headlights, electronic stability and traction control, blind-spot monitoring, a rear-visibility system, and front and side airbag systems. Some listed equipment is identified as optional, and the decoder notes that specifications may vary for non-U.S.-market vehicles. The supplied NHTSA recall data lists three campaigns for this model year: campaign 22V365000 concerning communication-module software that may disable the emergency-call system; campaign 21V354000 concerning multimedia software that may prevent the rearview-camera image from displaying; and campaign 26V481000 concerning a possible driver’s-door-lock microswitch failure that may prevent automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park engagement. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.