2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 GLB250

The auction lists the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this claim: the front bumper, grille, both front headlamp assemblies, and both front fenders are absent or removed, and the radiator area is exposed. The front bumper cover and grille assembly are missing from the vehicle, leaving the radiator, condenser, wiring, brackets, and other front-end components exposed. Both headlamp assemblies are missing. The front fenders on both sides are absent, exposing the wheels and inner front-end structure. One side mirror assembly is also missing. Detached bumper, grille, headlamp, and mirror components are shown separately from the vehicle. The VIN decodes the vehicle as a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 SUV, manufactured in Mexico. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automated manual transmission, and a rated engine output of 221 horsepower. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear automatic emergency braking, rear visibility assistance, and LED low-beam headlamps. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle’s make, model, and year. Recall 24V780000 concerns possible sidewall damage to the right-side front and rear tires, which may cause sudden loss of tire pressure; the remedy is inspection and replacement of the tires as necessary. Recall 26V481000 concerns possible corrosion and failure of the driver’s door-lock microswitch, which could prevent automatic engagement of the electronic parking brake or Auto-Park function and increase the risk of rollaway. The listed remedy is replacement of the driver’s door lock. Mercedes-Benz states that owner notification for the latter recall is expected to begin on September 18, 2026, with VIN applicability searchable on NHTSA.gov from July 31, 2026. A complete physical inspection is recommended to assess any additional damage or missing components behind the exposed front end and to verify the condition and completion status of all applicable recall remedies.