2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left & Right Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support a damage description limited to the left and right sides. The most prominent visible damage is concentrated at the front end. The front bumper cover is missing, exposing the aluminum bumper reinforcement, radiator and condenser assembly, brackets, wiring, and lower front components. The front grille and associated trim are also absent. A complete headlamp assembly is missing from the image-right front corner, with its mounting areas and wiring exposed. Both the left and right front fender panels are missing, exposing the inner wheelhouses, mounting structures, wiring, and front-side components. The front corners and lower front structure additionally show exposed brackets, support members, wiring, and other components because the exterior front-end panels and trim are absent. Inside the vehicle, several dark scuff marks are visible on the beige passenger-side dashboard and adjacent lower center-console trim. These are cosmetic findings. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, electrical systems, suspension, steering, airbags, or underlying structural components. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment are recommended before purchase, particularly because multiple front-end components and wiring are exposed. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV, identified as a GLA250-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 208 horsepower and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Germany. NHTSA recall records provided for this make, model, and year include recalls involving the emergency-call communication system, including software or module issues that may disable or misdirect eCall; a frontal airbag grounding issue that could cause unintended driver-airbag deployment; and roof-panel bonding concerns on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, where a panel could detach after a prior repair. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.