2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250

The vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250, listed with a salvage certificate and an auction condition designation of “over 75% damage.” The auction’s primary damage code is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE damage classification: the left-side doors, exterior mirror, front-fender area, and rear quarter panel show extensive damage. However, the available photos do not establish that the total damage exceeds 75% of the vehicle’s value. The left front and left rear door outer panels are severely crushed, deeply creased, and folded across most of their surfaces. The left side mirror is broken, with an irregular opening and damage around its lower mounting area. The rear portion of the left front fender is deformed near the door seam, and the left rear quarter panel has horizontal scraping and localized deformation around the wheel-arch area. The lower rear bumper also has surface scuffs and scratches. A left-side curtain airbag is visibly deployed along the upper cabin and rear passenger compartment. Numerous small glass fragments are present on the driver-side floor and surrounding mat. These findings indicate that repairs may involve body panels, the mirror assembly, glass, interior components, and the restraint system. Additional inspection would be required to determine whether structural, electrical, suspension, or other mechanical components were affected. The VIN decodes as a German-built 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV/MPV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, rated at 208 hp, and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The decoded information identifies the trim as GLA250; drivetrain information was not provided.