2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover is detached, front fascia components are missing or displaced, the hood is deformed, and lower front components are exposed. The front bumper cover is lying on the ground and has severe cracking, fractured areas, torn edges, and separated lower-grille sections. The grille assembly is displaced, with uneven gaps and exposed mounting areas. The hood has creasing and a raised, uneven front edge above the grille. Lower front fascia and air-deflector components are missing from their installed positions, while a lower front panel or undertray is separated and hanging beneath the vehicle. The visible front fender has deformation and an irregular gap near the headlight and wheel arch. Chipped paint and scraping are also present near the wheel arch. On the visible side, the door has a broad shallow dent, along with light linear scuffs and paint marks. Additional minor scuffing is visible along the lower door and adjacent side body panel. The supplied NHTSA VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe, trim E450-4M, with a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured in Germany. The decode lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear-visibility system. Several NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. They concern the emergency-call communication module, rearview-camera software, the left-rear seatback latch, and the fuel rail and injectors. The listed remedies include software updates, communication-module replacement, seatback-latch replacement, and fuel-rail/injector replacement, as applicable. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer. The findings document substantial visible collision damage, particularly at the front end. They do not establish the condition of hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, cooling, restraint, or drivetrain components. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic assessment are recommended before purchase.