2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB GLB250 4MATIC

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction’s primary-damage classification is FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification: the front bumper cover, grille, both headlamp assemblies, front-left fender area, and lower front panel are missing or visibly damaged. The hood has moderate deformation, including visible creasing and an irregular raised front edge across its forward section. The front bumper cover is absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, brackets, and wiring. The front grille and both headlamp assemblies are also missing, leaving the front mounting areas and internal components exposed. At the front-left corner, the outer fender panel, wheel-arch trim, and inner liner area are missing, with the inner structure, mounting points, and other components visible. A lower front undertray or panel is detached and hanging below the exposed front-end components. According to the VIN decode, this is a GLB250 4MATIC SUV with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automated manual transmission. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Mexico. The extent of the visible front-end damage means the vehicle should undergo a thorough structural, cooling-system, wiring, lighting, and safety-system inspection before repair or purchase decisions are made.