2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification: the front bumper cover, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, with additional damage visible at the front corners and hood. The front bumper cover is absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, and other internal front-end components. The grille assembly and both headlamps are also missing, leaving the central radiator area and both headlamp cavities open. The near-side front fender panel is missing, exposing the wheel-arch liner and internal components. A long section of lower front trim is detached and hanging down, while wiring and connectors are visibly exposed and hanging beneath the front bumper area. The leading edge of the hood has irregular deformation and an uneven edge above the grille opening. Multiple light scratches and scuff marks are visible on the front portion and leading edge of the hood. The available findings do not establish the condition of components behind the visible damage, including the cooling system, structural elements, sensors, wiring, and other internal systems. A detailed physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be required before repair costs or roadworthiness can be determined. The instrument cluster shows an illuminated check-engine warning indicator. The photographs do not establish the cause, so further diagnostic testing is recommended. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300-4M sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in Germany. NHTSA records identify recalls applicable to the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300/E-Class involving the emergency-call communication module, the forward-collision radar system on vehicles equipped with the relevant driver-assistance package, front seat-belt buckle detection and pretensioner operation, the gasoline fuel rail and injectors, and rearview-camera display software. The listed remedies include software updates, communication-module inspection or activation, seat-belt buckle inspection or replacement, fuel-rail and injector replacement, and rearview-camera software updates, as applicable. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase.