2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 GLB250

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is listed with an auction primary-damage designation of “Left Rear.” However, Stage 1’s photo review states that the visible damage is concentrated at the right rear corner, including the right rear quarter panel, right rear tail lamp, and rear bumper, and does not support the auction’s “Left Rear” designation. The right rear quarter panel around the fuel-filler area is severely crushed, with sharply folded metal and exposed internal components. The right rear body corner is deeply deformed, exposing inner panels, brackets, wiring, and lamp-mounting areas. The right rear tail-lamp assembly is missing, leaving its cavity and wiring exposed. The rear bumper cover is largely absent, particularly on the right side and across the lower rear area. The bumper reinforcement, mounting structure, and internal components are visible. Remaining bumper fascia is moderately deformed, with irregular edges, while the lower bumper trim, diffuser components, right rear bumper corner, and right rear wheel-arch trim are missing. Detached bumper and lamp components are shown separately. Based on the findings, this is substantial collision damage affecting the right rear bodywork, lighting, bumper assembly, and adjacent trim. The condition of components not visible in the findings—including deeper body, structural, electrical, fuel-filler, suspension, and safety-system components—requires physical inspection and repair assessment. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV, GLB250 trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automated manual transmission, and front and side curtain airbags for the listed seating rows. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG in Mexico. The decoded data does not specify the drivetrain. One NHTSA recall record is provided for certain 2020–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA/GLB vehicles, including the 2024 model year. The recall concerns possible corrosion and failure of the driver’s-door-lock microswitch, which may prevent automatic engagement of the electronic parking brake or Auto-Park feature and potentially result in vehicle rollaway. The stated remedy is replacement of the driver’s door lock, free of charge. VIN-specific applicability should be confirmed through NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz, as the recall record states that VIN searching is expected to become available on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.