2019 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 hood, front bumper fascia, grille, front crossbar, and cooling-area components show visible damage. The front end has severe visible collision damage. The hood is heavily buckled and creased across its front section, with an irregular leading edge. The hood is also raised and separated from the grille opening, creating a wide uneven gap and exposing the cooling components. A large painted section of the front bumper fascia is detached and hanging diagonally in front of the grille, with damage to its lower end. The grille has broken and missing mesh or trim sections, leaving irregular openings and exposed components. The upper front crossbar has a pronounced central kink and multiple bends. The radiator and condenser area is exposed, with visibly bent cooling fins and irregular surrounding support components. The condition of concealed structural, mechanical, electrical, safety-system, and cooling-system components cannot be determined from these findings alone and should be checked through a thorough physical inspection before purchase or repair. The front passenger seat cushion has minor light-colored scuff or abrasion marks. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250-4M with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Germany. The decoded equipment data lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, and a rear visibility system; several driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and parking assistance, are listed as optional. NHTSA records list recalls for this model and year involving the emergency-call communication system, a potentially improperly bonded front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, and possible fuel-rail and injector contamination that could result in a fuel leak. The listed remedies include software updates or communication-module inspection, front-panel replacement where applicable, and replacement of the fuel rail and injectors. Recall completion and applicability to this specific vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.