2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is listed at auction with “Roof” as the primary damage classification. The photo-review assessment states that the visible evidence does not clearly support a roof-panel damage claim. The clearly visible damage is concentrated on the front windshield, rear liftgate glass, and hood, with no unambiguous roof-panel deformation identified. The front windshield has severe spiderweb cracking and fragmented glass across most of the panel, including dense impact-fracture areas on the left, center, and lower sections. The rear liftgate windshield is missing, with jagged remnants and broken glass fragments remaining around the opening. The hood has broad depressions and creased areas across the center and right side, assessed as moderate deformation. The vehicle identification data decodes this vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class sport utility vehicle, VIN WDCTG4GB1JJ474259, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine rated at 208 horsepower and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The decoded trim is listed as GLA250-4M; the available data does not specify the drive type. The vehicle is associated with several NHTSA safety recalls. These include recalls concerning the communication module and emergency-call (eCall) system, a driver-airbag grounding issue, and roof-panel bonding on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The roof-panel recalls concern the possibility of a front roof panel detaching after a prior repair. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase. Replacement of both windshield assemblies and repair of the hood will be required. The remaining glass fragments and the condition of the surrounding frames, roof structure, liftgate, body panels, interior, restraint systems, and electronic systems should be checked during a physical inspection.