2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250

The vehicle is listed with a certificate of salvage indicating more than 75% damage, with “rear end” recorded as the primary auction damage classification. However, Stage 1’s photo assessment found only limited visible damage to the lower rear bumper trim. The assessment states that this is consistent with some rear-end damage, but the provided photos do not support the stated damage level of more than 75%; most visible exterior panels and major components appear intact. The main observed damage is an incomplete lower black rear bumper trim/valance, primarily on the left side and lower center. The lower bumper area is open, and a section near the left lower corner appears loose or hanging. This is rated as moderate collision damage. The steering-wheel rim also has glossy, visibly worn areas along the upper and left portions. This is considered minor cosmetic wear. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250 SUV, manufactured in Germany. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 208 horsepower and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The decoded information lists front and side airbags, curtain airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. No additional option data or known failure-pattern concerns were provided.