2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 GLA250

The auction lists this 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 as having a Salvage condition and Left Front primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the Left Front damage classification, including the missing and detached bumper components, missing wheel-arch trim, and damage to the left front fender. The salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The main visible damage is concentrated at the left front corner. The outer bumper cover is missing or displaced and hanging outward, exposing the black inner components, bumper reinforcement, mounting brackets, and other hardware. The left front wheel-arch trim is also missing, with attachment points and the inner wheel-arch area exposed. The left front fender has a visible crease and scraped paint around the wheel opening and front corner. Light dark scuff marks are present on the lower left front door and adjacent side panel. Inside the vehicle, the light-colored upholstery on a front seat side bolster is torn or peeled, exposing a darker underlying layer. No other mechanical or structural findings are provided, so the condition of the suspension, steering, cooling system, safety systems, and other components requires physical inspection and functional testing. Repairs are expected to require replacement or refitting of the left front bumper cover and wheel-arch trim, assessment of the bumper mounting and reinforcement areas, and repair or replacement of the damaged fender and affected paintwork. Factory decoding identifies the vehicle as a German-built 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250 SUV/MPV with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M270 engine. The decoded information lists approximately 208 horsepower, direct TPMS, and front and side airbags for the first and second rows; drivetrain and transmission details were not provided. Official recall records supplied for this model and year include recalls concerning the eCall communication software, possible unintended driver-airbag deployment related to steering-component grounding, and bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The roof-panel issue appears in both recalls 21V197000 and its 2023 expansion, 23V854000. Recall completion and applicability to this specific VIN should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.