2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is listed with an auction primary-damage claim of “Left & Right Side.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial damage on the right side and scratches or scuffs on the left-side doors. The most significant visible damage is on the right front door. The exterior mirror assembly is missing, leaving the mounting area, internal components, and wiring exposed. The door also has a broad inward dent with multiple horizontal creases across the lower and middle sections. Scraped and abraded paint is visible along the lower door and rocker-area edge. Additional scratches, scuffs, and paint-transfer marks extend across the right-side doors and lower rocker area. At the right rear, the bumper corner has extensive scuffing and scratching. There is also a visible gap and separation where the bumper meets the right rear wheel-arch area. On the left side, white horizontal scratches and scuff marks are visible on both the front and rear doors, including marks near the upper rear-door area and along the lower front-door area. The provided findings concern visible exterior damage only. The condition of concealed structural, mechanical, electrical, restraint, and underbody components is not established by these findings and should be checked through a physical inspection. The missing right mirror also requires inspection and repair of the exposed wiring and mounting area. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV/MPV with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, rated at 208 horsepower, and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The decoded trim is GLA250-4M, and the vehicle was manufactured in Germany. NHTSA records identify the following recalls associated with this make, model, and model year: campaign 17V627000 concerning possible unintended driver-airbag deployment; campaigns 21V058000, 22V365000, and 21V072000 concerning communication-module software or activation issues that may affect the emergency-call system; and campaigns 21V197000 and 23V854000 concerning bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, including vehicles subject to a prior repair. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.