2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E E350-4M

The vehicle is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E and is listed with a salvage vehicle title. The auction identifies the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports this primary-damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be verified from exterior and interior photographs alone. The front end has substantial damage. The hood is moderately dented and creased, mainly above the left headlamp, with an uneven raised leading edge and enlarged gaps along the front edge. The grille is severely cracked, distorted, and separated in multiple areas, and the center emblem is missing. The front bumper cover has extensive cracking, broken sections, open gaps, and deformation around the grille and left-center area. Light-colored scuff and scrape marks are also visible on the left side of the bumper. The lower front grille and trim assembly is partially separated from the bumper, with an uneven section protruding along the lower edge. Inside, the outer portion of the front driver's seat cushion has a long open tear exposing dark underlying material. Additional abrasion and discoloration are visible on the cushion and front edge. The steering-wheel rim covering also shows surface wear, peeling, and roughened areas, particularly along the upper and lower sections.