2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 GLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as **left-side damage**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, including damage to the left exterior mirror, both left-side doors, lower side trim, left rear quarter area, left rear lamp, and rear bumper corner. The vehicle has moderate to severe collision damage concentrated along the left side and left rear. The left front door shows multiple dents, creases, and horizontal scuff marks. The left rear door has pronounced crushing and sharp creasing at its lower front portion, with exposed damaged material along the lower edge. The black rocker-panel molding and chrome-accent lower trim are displaced and damaged. At the rear, the left quarter panel is dented and creased near the wheel arch. The left rear bumper corner is deformed, scuffed, torn, and separated from the body near the tail lamp. The left rear tail-lamp assembly is severely broken, with the lens and housing separated and internal components exposed. The left exterior mirror is detached and hanging from the vehicle, with its housing open and internal material visible. A detached white-painted exterior component with a curved black section is lying beside the vehicle; its original location cannot be determined from the available findings. A minor dark scuff is also present on the lower front bumper corner. The findings document visible exterior damage only. The condition of the underlying structure, suspension, wheels, steering, wiring, safety systems, door operation, and mechanical components is not established and requires a comprehensive physical inspection and functional assessment before purchase or repair. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV/MPV, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M260 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The decode identifies left-hand drive, five seats, 18-inch wheels, direct TPMS, and standard rear visibility, stability-control, traction-control, blind-spot monitoring, and keyless-ignition systems. The VIN decoded cleanly, with the check digit confirmed. NHTSA records list several recalls associated with applicable 2021 GLA 250/GLA-Class vehicles, including communication-module and emergency-call system software or activation issues, rearview-camera display or multimedia software issues, and a driver’s door-lock microswitch recall. The listed remedies involve free dealer inspection, activation, replacement, or software updates, depending on the campaign. Recall applicability and completion status should be confirmed for this specific VIN through Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.