2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

This 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is listed by the auction as Salvage, with Left Front identified as the primary damage area. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-corner collision damage supports the claimed Left Front area; however, the salvage status itself cannot be verified from exterior photographs alone. The front bumper cover and lower front fascia have severe damage, including extensive abrasion, cracked plastic, open gaps, displaced sections, and a lower portion hanging below the bumper. The lower grille assembly has broken or displaced sections, with missing or detached trim and open areas. The fog-lamp surround has an open hole with broken or missing surrounding trim. The hood edge near the damaged corner is raised and irregular, creating a pronounced gap above the headlamp and bumper. Additional front-corner damage includes displaced bumper material, irregular panel gaps, and exposed dark components behind the fascia. The lower valance is separated from adjacent parts, and dark underbody components are visible below the front bumper. Several detached plastic exterior and trim pieces are lying on the ground near the vehicle. The documented damage is concentrated at the left/front corner and is consistent with a significant frontal-corner impact. The findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, lighting, sensors, steering or suspension components, airbags, drivetrain, or other mechanical systems. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase or repair planning. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV, trim designation GLA250-4M, built in Germany. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and 18-inch wheels. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, direct tire-pressure monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, and a standard rear-visibility system. The decoded data does not provide a confirmed drivetrain value despite the GLA250-4M trim designation. NHTSA records list several recalls affecting certain vehicles of this make, model, and year. These include recalls for communication-module software that may disable or incorrectly locate the emergency-call system, rearview-camera display or multimedia software faults, and a communication-module activation issue. A later recall concerns a driver’s door-lock microswitch that may prevent automatic engagement of the electronic parking brake or Auto-Park feature and create a rollaway risk; the listed remedy is driver’s door-lock replacement. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed for this VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before use.