2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial damage and missing components across the front bumper, grille, headlamps, hood-edge area, fenders, and front wiring. The front bumper cover and outer fascia are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, brackets, and wiring. The front grille and surrounding trim are also absent, leaving the area ahead of the radiator open. The right-front headlamp assembly is missing, while the left-front headlamp is detached from its normal mounting position and hanging forward of the vehicle. Mounting and trim components around both headlamp areas are displaced or absent. The hood has an uneven front-edge gap, irregular front-corner contours, and raised sections above the headlamp areas. Both front fenders are deformed around the headlamp openings and front wheel arches. The forward section of the right wheel-arch trim is detached or missing, with clips and underlying components exposed. Multiple electrical wires and connectors are visible and hanging around the front bumper and headlamp areas. Lower front plastic covers and fascia sections are missing, exposing the lower cooling assembly and other internal front-end components. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4MATIC SUV, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M260 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. One NHTSA recall record is provided for certain 2020–2026 GLA/GLB vehicles. It concerns 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 potentially allow vehicle rollaway. The record states that dealer replacement of the driver’s door lock is to be provided free of charge; however, VIN-specific involvement should be confirmed through NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz. The listed owner-notification date is September 18, 2026, and VIN searching is expected to become available on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026. The documented front-end damage is severe and includes numerous missing and displaced components. The findings do not establish the condition of concealed structural, cooling, electrical, restraint, or mechanical systems, so a comprehensive physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended before purchase.