2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA GLA250

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction’s primary damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification because substantial collision damage is present on the vehicle’s left side; however, the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The most significant damage affects the left front door and adjacent rocker panel. The lower outer section of the left front door is severely crushed inward, with multiple sharp creases, damaged paint, and an opening exposing darker material near the lower edge. Beneath the doors, the left rocker panel and lower door-sill area are also severely deformed, with multiple folds and exposed damaged material. The lower front portion of the left rear door has moderate inward denting and horizontal creasing extending toward the rocker panel. A thorough physical inspection is recommended, particularly of the rocker panel, door-sill area, door structures, and any components behind the damaged panels.