2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 GLB250-4M

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is listed by the auction with an “IRRECUPERABLE” condition designation and “FRONT END” as the primary damage. The visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification, with extensive collision damage documented. However, the provided photos do not independently establish that the vehicle is irrecoverable. The front end is severely damaged. The hood is deeply crushed and buckled, the front bumper assembly is missing, and the grille and both headlamp assemblies are absent or destroyed. The metal bumper reinforcement is visibly deformed. The front corner and wheel-arch bodywork are torn and displaced, with internal structure exposed. The radiator and condenser area is exposed, with bent cooling fins and displaced plastic supports and wiring. Multiple broken bumper, grille, trim, lamp, and other front-end components are detached and lying on the ground. The exterior mirror housing is also missing, with wiring and mounting components exposed. Inside the vehicle, the driver’s steering-wheel airbag is deployed. The lower driver-side dashboard has missing trim, leaving components and hanging material exposed. The left rear seat side bolster has a moderate tear with light-colored material visible. The windshield has multiple impact cracks and radiating fracture lines, particularly across the lower, central, and driver-facing areas. The supplied VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV with GLB250-4M trim, all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automated manual transmission. It was manufactured in Mexico. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to the 2020 GLB 250, including communication-module software issues affecting the emergency-call system (21V058000 and 22V365000), rearview-camera or multimedia software faults that may prevent the camera image from displaying (21V354000 and 22V232000), an LED headlight adjustment issue (21V509000), and a fuel-rail and injector issue that may cause a fuel leak (21V961000). A further door-lock recall, 26V481000, is listed for certain 2020–2021 GLB vehicles and concerns possible failure of the driver’s door-lock microswitch, which could prevent automatic engagement of the electronic parking brake or Auto-Park feature. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. The documented damage indicates a major front-end collision with deployed supplemental restraints and substantial structural-area exposure. The findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, drivetrain, suspension, steering, electrical systems, cooling-system integrity, or the full extent of structural damage. A complete inspection and verification of repairability, title status, parts availability, and recall completion are recommended before proceeding.