2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250-4M

This 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is listed with a salvage title and an auction primary-damage classification of FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the auction’s FRONT END code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front hood has multiple waves and creases, with a deformed front edge and an uneven gap above the grille and headlights. Severe damage is also visible to the front bumper cover at the image-left corner, including tearing, large openings, and exposed components. The image-left grille section has broken and displaced trim, while the image-left headlamp assembly is broken or missing sections with internal parts exposed. On the image-right side, the front fender around the headlamp and wheel arch is heavily creased and displaced. A long black exterior trim piece is detached and hanging near the damaged front corner. Inside, the beige upholstery on the driver’s seat outer side bolster has a minor tear. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA250-4M with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a listed output of 208 horsepower. It is identified as a five-door SUV/MPV manufactured in Germany. The vehicle is equipped with front and side airbags, curtain airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring according to the available factory data. The transmission type was not provided in the decode. A thorough inspection should address the visible front-end damage, exposed components, structural and mechanical condition, lighting and safety systems, and the quality of any prior repairs.