2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the vehicle as having “Storm Damage.” However, Stage 1’s photo review found extensive broken or missing glass but no clear hail dents or other storm-specific exterior damage; therefore, the storm-damage claim is not confirmed by the available photos. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has severe glass damage. The front windshield is extensively spiderweb-cracked across the central and left-side areas, with multiple impact points and fractured sections. The rear liftgate window is missing, with jagged glass remnants around the opening and broken fragments along the lower edge. The panoramic roof glass is absent or extensively broken, leaving a large open roof area with jagged remnants and damaged-looking edges. Glass debris is also visible on the front passenger seat and surrounding interior surfaces, as well as on the rear seat and adjacent areas. The VIN decodes as a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in Germany. The provided recall records include several communication-module and emergency-call-system recalls, a gasoline fuel-rail and injector recall concerning possible fuel leakage, and roof-panel recalls related to bonding near the windshield and panoramic sunroof. The applicable recall campaign numbers are 21V058000, 22V365000, 21V072000, 23V854000, 21V197000, and 21V961000. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer, particularly the roof-panel recalls given the panoramic roof damage and the vehicle’s prior repair history cannot be established from these findings. Replacement of the windshield, rear liftgate glass, and panoramic roof glass will be required. The vehicle should also be inspected for damage to the surrounding roof and liftgate structures, seals, headliner, interior trim, electrical components, and any safety systems before repair or road use.