2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA is listed by the auction with a salvage title designation and a primary damage code of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification, with substantial damage to the left-side doors and a missing left exterior mirror. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed or disproved from exterior photographs alone. The left front door has severe deformation, including extensive dents, deep creases, and damage extending across the middle and lower sections and around the door edges. The left rear door has moderate deformation, with multiple dents and pronounced creases near the front edge and lower panel. The left exterior mirror assembly is missing, leaving the mounting area and exposed black components visible. Inside the vehicle, the left-side roof curtain airbag is deployed, with white airbag fabric visible along the upper interior near the roof and window openings. The left front seat side airbag is also deployed from the outer shoulder bolster. The extent of the visible side-impact damage and airbag deployment indicates that the vehicle will require significant body, trim, safety-system, and likely airbag-related repairs. A full inspection should confirm the condition of the door structures, hinges, pillars, wiring, restraint-control system, and any damage not visible in the available findings.