2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 GLB250

The auction lists the primary damage as rear. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial damage to the rear liftgate, rear glass, and rear bumper. Additional front-left collision damage is also visible. The auction classification is an auction claim and should not be treated as a complete assessment of the vehicle’s condition. The rear liftgate window glass is missing, with broken glass remnants around the opening. The liftgate is extensively crushed, deeply creased, and deformed across the center, lower section, perimeter, and lower edge. The surrounding window-opening edges and trim are broken. The rear bumper assembly is detached and displaced, particularly at the right-side corner, with broken sections, exposed internal components, and large openings. The metal rear bumper reinforcement is visibly bent and deformed, while the lower bumper trim and diffuser area are broken, incomplete, and displaced. At the front-left corner, the headlamp lens and internal components appear cracked and broken, with gaps and displaced pieces. The front-left fender is severely crushed and torn around the wheel opening, exposing inner areas and irregular panel edges. The wheel-arch trim is broken and incomplete, and the adjacent front bumper cover has cracking, separation, and irregular gaps. Based on the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 SUV with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Mexico. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbag systems, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, and a standard rear-visibility system. The VIN data does not specify the drivetrain. An NHTSA recall record lists campaign 26V481000 for certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including 2020–2026 GLA/GLB models. 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 could result in vehicle rollaway. The record states that VIN-specific involvement is expected to be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026, and that owner notification letters are expected from September 18, 2026. Confirm whether this specific VIN is included and whether the remedy has been completed. The visible damage indicates major repairs will be required at both the rear and front-left areas. A thorough inspection should include the liftgate and rear body structure, bumper reinforcement and mounting points, rear window opening, front-left suspension and wheel-arch area, headlamp and bumper mounting points, wiring, airbags and restraint systems, parking sensors and driver-assistance equipment, water intrusion through the missing rear glass, and wheel alignment. Operational and mechanical condition cannot be determined from these findings.