2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover, grille, both front fender areas, and associated front-end trim and components are missing, leaving the front-end structure and cooling components exposed. This is an auction classification and should not be treated as a complete assessment of the vehicle’s condition. The front bumper cover, grille, side bumper components, lower front fascia, and lower bumper trim are absent. The radiator, condenser, cooling package, reinforcement components, wiring, washer reservoir, mounting elements, and other internal supports are exposed. Both front fender panels are missing, with the wheelhouse areas and front-end structure visible. A front wheelhouse liner and sections of the splash shield are also absent. Additional missing exterior and interior components include the rocker-panel molding, exterior door handles on both visible doors, the front door glass on the photographed side, and that door’s interior trim panel. The exposed door structure and internal openings should be checked for damage, contamination, and proper operation. Cosmetic damage includes abrasions on the front alloy wheel and light horizontal scuffing along the lower door panels. The instrument cluster shows an illuminated check-engine warning and a red occupant-restraint warning. These warnings require diagnostic testing, and the restraint system should be inspected before the vehicle is operated. The extensive front-end disassembly also warrants a comprehensive inspection of the cooling system, wiring, sensors, lighting, structural mounting points, steering and suspension, airbags, and driver-assistance systems. The vehicle should not be assumed to be roadworthy until repairs and system checks are completed. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and 18-inch wheels. The decoded trim is GLA250-4M, although the drive type is not separately confirmed in the returned data. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG in Rastatt, Germany. The supplied NHTSA recall records identify campaigns concerning the emergency-call communication system, rearview-camera or multimedia software, and a driver’s-door-lock microswitch. Recall completion and applicability should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. One listed door-lock recall has owner notifications scheduled for September 2026, with VIN searching expected to begin July 31, 2026, according to the supplied record.