2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification, with substantial damage at the front-left corner, hood, bumper, fender, and headlamp. The most severe damage is concentrated at the front left. The headlamp lens and housing are cracked and broken, with displaced sections and exposed internal components. A large portion of the front-left fender and wheel-arch edge is missing, exposing the inner wheel-well area and adjacent components. The front-left bumper corner is torn and partially missing, while the lower bumper trim and grille area are cracked, broken, separated, and displaced. The hood has multiple areas of moderate damage, including a creased and uneven front edge above the left headlamp, chipped paint with exposed light-colored material, and a puncture or hole near the emblem with torn edges and surrounding creases. A crack-like split and localized deformation are also visible in this area. Minor cosmetic scuffing and paint abrasions are present on the left rear bumper corner and another rear bumper corner below the tail lamp. No findings were provided regarding the mechanical systems, cooling system, suspension, steering, airbags, or underlying structural components. These areas should be physically inspected, particularly because the front damage exposes adjacent components. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV, manufactured in Germany. The vehicle is equipped with a gasoline 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 208 horsepower and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The supplied factory data identifies the trim as GLA250-4M; the NHTSA drivetrain field is not specified. NHTSA records identify recalls involving the emergency-call communication module software or activation, a possible driver-airbag deployment issue related to steering-component grounding, and the bonding of the front roof panel on applicable vehicles. The roof-panel recalls may apply only to vehicles with the relevant panoramic-sunroof configuration. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase and before the vehicle is returned to service.