2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “Clear” condition and classifies the primary damage as “Normal Wear & Tear.” Stage 1 reports that the photos show minor front-bumper scuffing and paint abrasion; therefore, the undamaged implication of the “Clear” designation is not fully supported. The visible condition is broadly consistent with the stated “Normal Wear & Tear” classification. The documented visible damage is limited to minor cosmetic issues at the front bumper. A localized gray abrasion and paint scuff are present on the white bumper corner adjacent to the front wheel opening. A small chipped or abraded area is also visible on the black lower front-bumper trim. No other damage findings were provided. The VIN decodes as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline M264 four-cylinder engine rated at 255 hp and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in Vance, Alabama. The decoding data identifies standard equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, a rear-visibility system, LED low-beam headlights, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. NHTSA records list multiple recalls for this model and model year. These include potential dashboard attachment problems affecting passenger-airbag deployment, communication-module software issues that may affect the emergency-call system, rearview-camera display or software faults, a prefuse-box wiring issue that could disable power steering assist, headlights, or wipers, and possible air-conditioning drain-hose installation problems that could allow water into the passenger foot wells. Other listed recalls concern rear door-window trim detachment, rear crossmember welds, illuminated grille-star wiring where equipped, instrument-cluster illumination, electronic stability-control software, LED headlight adjustment, seat assembly, and radar-sensor software on vehicles equipped with the applicable driver-assistance package. Recall completion should be verified by checking the vehicle’s service records or with an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer using the VIN.