2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250-4M

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage/rebuildable certificate of title, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the auction’s “FRONT END” classification. However, the salvage/rebuildable title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The main damage is concentrated at one front corner. The hood’s leading edge is raised, uneven, creased, and deformed near the damaged corner. The front bumper cover and lower fascia have severe breakage, tearing, displacement, and missing sections, with internal components exposed. The adjacent front fender is also severely damaged around the wheel arch, with broken and missing material. Wheel-arch trim and portions of the surrounding liner are missing, leaving gaps and exposed components. The headlamp assembly is absent from the affected front corner, leaving its mounting cavity, wiring, and internal components visible. The nearby bumper and grille surround are cracked, broken, and displaced. With the hood open, additional exposed or incomplete front-end components and broken plastic pieces are visible along the damaged-side front structure. The front seat center inserts show darker discoloration and patchy staining. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV, identified as a GLA250-4M with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Germany. The available data does not provide a confirmed drivetrain detail beyond the decoded trim designation. A physical inspection is strongly recommended before purchase, including assessment of the front structure, headlamp and bumper mounting points, exposed wiring and components, cooling and safety systems, wheel-arch and suspension areas, and the mechanical condition behind the visible collision damage.