2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 GLA250

The vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The auction lists the primary damage as flood. However, Stage 1 reports that the flood claim is not supported by the available photos: exterior and interior/dashboard views are present, with no visible horizontal tide line, water staining, silt residue, mold-like discoloration, seat-rail corrosion, wiring corrosion, or interior water-line evidence. The illuminated instrument cluster is displaying normally without widespread malfunction indicators. This photo-based assessment does not replace a physical inspection for concealed water or mechanical damage. The only documented damage is several light gray linear scuff marks on the black front door-sill/threshold trim. This is classified as minor cosmetic surface damage. The VIN decodes to a German-built GLA-Class SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive information not provided by the decoder. The vehicle has standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, rear visibility equipment, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. NHTSA records list recalls applicable to the 2021 GLA 250 involving the emergency-call communication system, rearview-camera or multimedia-system software, and possible deactivation of the eCall function during service. A later recall concerns the driver’s door-lock microswitch and possible failure of the automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park function; owner notification is expected in September 2026, and VIN-based eligibility is scheduled to become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA using the vehicle identification number. A pre-purchase inspection is recommended, including checks for concealed water intrusion, electrical or communication-system faults, rearview-camera operation, door-lock and parking-brake functions, and general mechanical condition.