2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 GLA250

The auction record identifies the primary damage as “Left Side.” However, Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible damage is on the right side and does not support the stated left-side primary-damage claim. The vehicle shows severe right-side collision damage. Both right-side doors are extensively crushed and deformed, with deep creases, scraped paint, exposed lighter-colored material, and heavily damaged lower edges. The rocker-panel area is also visibly crushed and scraped. The right rear quarter panel is deeply deformed around the fuel-filler opening and wheel arch, with sharp creasing, scraped paint, and distorted body contours. The right rear tail-lamp assembly is missing. Its cavity, wiring, and mounting area are exposed, with loose components hanging beside the opening. The right side of the rear hatch and adjacent bodywork has distorted edges and irregular panel gaps. Several exterior components, including large trim or bumper-like pieces and a detached lamp-like assembly, are visible on the ground beside the vehicle. A right-side curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging along the roofline and pillar area. The condition of the vehicle’s structural components, restraint-system components, wiring, suspension, wheel alignment, fuel system, and mechanical systems cannot be determined from these findings and requires a thorough physical inspection before purchase or repair. The VIN decodes as a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, front-wheel drive, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and a five-passenger SUV body manufactured in Germany. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to the 2019 GLA 250, involving the emergency-call communication system, the bonding of the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, and a possible fuel-rail or injector fuel leak. Recall completion should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer using the VIN before the vehicle is operated.