2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 E350

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and its primary damage as “Rear.” However, the photo-review verdict states that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim and supports the rear-damage classification. Extensive rear collision damage is visible, including severe deformation of both rear corners and the rear body panel. The left rear quarter panel is crushed and heavily creased around the tail-lamp opening and rear wheel area, with scraped paint and exposed inner body panels. The right rear corner is also deformed, with exposed metal and mounting areas. The full-width rear bumper cover and outer trim are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, exhaust components, underbody panels, wiring, and other lower rear components. Both rear tail-lamp assemblies are absent, leaving their cavities, mounting points, and portions of the wiring exposed. Detached bumper parts, trim, lamp assemblies, brackets, liners, and plastic support components are shown on the ground behind the vehicle. The extent of the visible deformation indicates that repairs may involve structural body panels, lamp mounting areas, bumper components, wiring, trim, and associated rear systems. The findings do not confirm the condition of the drivetrain, suspension, exhaust, electrical systems, or safety systems, and a complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase. The VIN decodes as a 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 sedan, built in Germany, with rear-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed transmission. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle line: recall 26V281000 concerns a possible infotainment control-unit reset that could cause the instrument-panel display to go blank while driving. The stated remedy is a free software update through Mercedes-Benz dealers. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN before purchase.