2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E E300-4M

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Title and classifies the primary damage as “MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not fully support this damage classification: paint abrasion is visible on the left front fender, but the left front bumper cover also has an open/separated and deformed section. The Certificate-of-Title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The left front fender, above the wheel and extending rearward from the headlamp area, has a moderate irregular abrasion through the black paint. The left front bumper corner and lower edge show moderate damage, including an irregular open or separated section, a deformed lower portion, and an uneven edge. Inside the vehicle, the front portion of the center-console armrest has a minor localized area of rough surface abrasion and wear. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the bumper attachment and any damage not visible in the available findings.