2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 GLA250

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front & Rear.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front fascia and lighting are extensively missing, while the rear liftgate, glass, lighting, bumper, and surrounding body panels are visibly damaged. The front end has extensive collision damage. The front bumper cover, grille trim, grille assembly, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator assembly, wiring, and internal mounting structures. Lower fascia components, side trim, and portions of the front wheel-opening liners are also missing or detached. Wiring and connectors are visibly hanging from both lower front corners. The hood is deformed along its leading edge, with irregular gaps at both front corners, and the front fender edge is irregular around the absent headlamp and fascia components. The rear also shows severe damage. The rear windshield is missing, with glass remnants visible around the hatch opening. The rear roof edge and upper hatch surround are pronouncedly deformed, and the liftgate is crushed across the license-plate recess and lower central section. Both rear tail lamps are missing. The rear bumper cover and lower trim are absent or detached, exposing the underlying reinforcement, mounting components, and wiring. Both rear corners show deformation, broken edges, and exposed internal structures. Detached rear body components, including the rear bumper cover and exterior trim pieces, are displayed beside the vehicle. Based on the supplied VIN decode, this is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 7-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Germany. The supplied decode does not specify the drivetrain. The records provided list several NHTSA safety recalls applicable to certain vehicles in this model and year range. These include communication-module and emergency-call software or activation issues, a roof-panel bonding issue on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, and a fuel-rail and injector issue that may cause a fuel leak. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase. Given the extent of the visible front and rear damage, a comprehensive inspection should also include the exposed wiring, lighting and safety systems, body structure, glass openings, cooling components, and all mounting areas before the vehicle is considered roadworthy.