2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250-4M

The vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, identified by the VIN as a GLA250-4M. Factory data lists it as an all-wheel-drive SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, built in Rastatt, Germany. The auction record shows a salvage certificate of title and lists hail as the primary damage. This is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support the hail designation: the roof, hood, and rear hatch panels appear largely smooth, without a dense pattern of small dents on the upward-facing surfaces. The visible damage is instead concentrated in the windshield glass. The rear hatch windshield is extensively shattered, with multiple large open or missing areas and numerous remaining glass fragments. The front windshield has a severe impact crack in the lower central area, with multiple radiating fractures. Both glass panels will require replacement, and the surrounding areas should be inspected for damage and water intrusion. Inside the vehicle, the black upholstery on the outer bolster and adjacent cushion edge of the front driver’s seat is torn through, exposing the light-colored underlying material. This is a moderate cosmetic repair item. The reported findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, structural, electrical, or safety systems. A thorough physical inspection is recommended, including inspection for additional hail-related damage, glass-related damage, water entry, airbag and seat-belt system operation, and proper alignment of the rear hatch.