2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “Clear” condition and identifies the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end damage contradicts the “Clear” condition claim and supports the listed “Front End” damage classification. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has extensive front-end collision damage. The painted front bumper cover, grille, surrounding fascia, lower trim, and lower grille sections are missing, leaving the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, radiator and condenser area, brackets, mounting structures, and wiring exposed. The front-right headlamp assembly is missing, with exposed wiring and mounting points in the headlamp cavity. Both the front-right and front-left fender panels are absent, exposing the inner wheel-arch areas. The front wheel-arch liners and exterior arch trim are also missing. Electrical wiring and connectors are visibly exposed and hanging from the lower right front area. The leading edge of the hood has scraped and chipped paint. The instrument cluster displays “Check Right Low Beam” along with illuminated ABS, battery, brake, steering, and engine warning indicators. These warnings, together with the exposed components, require comprehensive mechanical, electrical, structural, cooling-system, lighting, and diagnostic inspection before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. The findings do not establish the condition of systems or components that are not visible. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV, trim GLB250-4M, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured in Mexico. Factory data lists 18-inch wheels, LED low-beam headlamps, direct TPMS, and standard ABS, stability control, traction control, and rear visibility equipment. Official NHTSA recall records provided for this model and year include campaigns 21V058000 and 22V365000 concerning communication-module software and emergency-call functionality; 21V354000 and 22V232000 concerning rearview-camera display software; and 26V481000 concerning a driver’s-door-lock microswitch that may affect automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park engagement and potentially allow vehicle rollaway. The applicable recall status and completion history should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA.