2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction records designate this 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 as Salvage, with “Front & Rear” listed as the primary damage. The visible-evidence assessment reports substantial damage at both ends of the vehicle and supports the stated front-and-rear damage classification. Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. At the front, the bumper cover has severe damage across the left and center sections. A large portion of the cover is broken or missing, exposing mounting and reinforcement components. The hood’s front edge is deformed, with an uneven, widened gap above the grille and the left side positioned higher than the adjacent body panels. The lower grille is displaced and separated from the surrounding bumper, while nearby grille and trim sections are broken or detached. The left lower bumper opening and surrounding trim are also incomplete, with exposed internal components and irregular broken edges. The rear bumper has severe separation along its lower edge. Broken sections, exposed internal components, and detached pieces are hanging below the bumper. The left rear corner has extensive white surface transfer, multiple scratches, and cracked or torn bumper-cover material. The lower rear trim and diffuser assembly are detached and hanging below the bumper, with broken plastic and exposed mounting areas. According to the VIN decoding, this is a German-built Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class sport utility vehicle with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and a factory trim designation of GLA250-4M. The decoded engine output is listed as 208 horsepower. The VIN is WDCTG4GB4JJ371501. NHTSA records list several recalls potentially applicable to this model and year, including campaigns 21V058000 and 22V365000 concerning communication-module software and emergency-call functionality; 21V072000 concerning possible deactivation of the emergency-call system; 17V627000 concerning driver-airbag deployment risk; and 21V197000 and its later expansion, 23V854000, concerning bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase. The supplied findings do not include an assessment of mechanical, structural, airbag, electrical, or underbody condition, so a comprehensive physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended.