2019 MERCEDES-BENZ A 220 A220

The auction record identifies this 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 as Salvage and lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence contradicts that designation: extensive damage is visible on the vehicle’s left-side doors, rocker area, front fender, and rear quarter panel, with additional damage to the rear bumper. The left front door has a broad horizontal scraped area with dark paint transfer, multiple scratches, and moderate deformation through the lower and middle sections. The left rear door also has horizontal scratches and paint-transfer marks, with creasing near its front edge and lower section. Extensive scuffing and scraped paint are present along the left rocker panel and the lower edges of both left-side doors. The rear portion of the left front fender and adjacent wheel-arch edge show scraped paint and dark transfer marks. A crease or depressed area with surface scraping is visible on the left rear quarter panel near the wheel arch. The painted left exterior mirror housing has a minor dark linear scuff. The rear bumper has severe damage on its right side as viewed from the rear, including extensive scraping, paint loss, an irregular opening with exposed dark components, and an uneven lower edge. Additional moderate scratches, paint-transfer marks, and chipped white paint extend across the center and left side of the rear bumper. Light scuffing is also visible on the lower front bumper and lower lip. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, wheel alignment, sensors, lighting, or mechanical systems; these areas require physical inspection and functional testing. According to the VIN decoding, this is a left-hand-drive Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 188 horsepower, and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Mexico. NHTSA recall records provided for this model and year include campaign 19V685000 for inspection and possible replacement of the driver-side frontal airbag module; 21V058000 and 22V365000 for communication-module software affecting the emergency eCall system; 21V354000 and 22V232000 for rearview-camera or multimedia software; 21V509000 concerning LED headlight adjustment; and 21V961000 concerning possible fuel-rail and injector replacement due to a potential fuel leak. The records also list campaign 26V481000 concerning the driver’s door-lock microswitch and automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park operation. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.