2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The auction lists the vehicle’s primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification, with extensive damage and missing components concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has severe front-end damage. The hood is heavily buckled and sits unevenly above the surrounding body panels. The front bumper cover, grille, lower fascia sections, and corner trim are missing from the vehicle. The detached bumper cover and grille show cracks, broken sections, separated edges, and damaged mounting areas. Both front headlamp assemblies are missing from their installed positions. The removed headlamps have broken housings and mounting tabs. The front opening exposes the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, and other internal front components. Both front fender edges near the headlamp locations also show broken or deformed areas, missing trim, and exposed inner liners or mounting points. Light gray scuffing and minor surface marks are visible on the side door panels. The VIN decodes the vehicle as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250-4MATIC SUV, built in Germany, with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 208 horsepower. The VIN is WDCTG4GBXHJ297706. NHTSA records show recalls associated with this model and year, including recalls for the emergency-call communication module software or activation, a driver-airbag grounding issue, and front roof-panel bonding on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The roof-panel recall was later expanded under campaign 23V854000. Recall completion should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz using the vehicle’s VIN before purchase. The visible findings indicate substantial front collision-related repair requirements. A physical inspection is recommended to determine the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, wiring, restraint systems, steering and suspension components, and other areas not established by these findings.