2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this claim: the front bumper cover is torn, the headlamp and fog lamp are missing from the front corner shown on the image right, and front components are exposed. The front corner has severe damage. The bumper cover contains a large open hole at the lamp recess, with torn and missing material, extensive scraping, and a separated upper edge. The headlamp assembly is absent, leaving an open cavity with internal components visible. The fog-lamp opening is also empty, with wiring or other components exposed. A complete headlamp assembly is loose and stored on the front passenger seat rather than installed in the vehicle. There is also a wide, uneven separation between the hood’s front edge and the upper front fascia, with exposed fasteners and support material. The condition of the underlying supports, mounting points, wiring, and other hidden components requires physical inspection. Additional collision-related damage is visible at the rear. The rear bumper corner has a localized dent, scuffing, and paint abrasion. Multiple linear scratches, white abrasion marks, and darker paint-transfer marks are present across the rear quarter panel and the adjacent bumper area above the wheel arch. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, GLA250-4M, manufactured in Germany. The vehicle is listed as a gasoline-powered SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 208 horsepower and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. NHTSA records identify several recalls associated with this model and year. These include recalls involving emergency-call communication software or module activation, a driver-airbag grounding issue, and the bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall completion should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer using the vehicle’s VIN before purchase.