2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E E350

The vehicle is recorded as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 sedan with a salvage title classified by the auction as “flood damage,” with the primary damage listed as “water/flood.” This is an auction-reported claim and is not, by itself, confirmation of water damage. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the flood/water claim is not supported by the visible photos. The exterior views show no clear horizontal tide line or watermark on the lower doors, rocker panels, or quarter panels. The interior and dashboard views show no visible water-line staining, mud or silt residue, mold-like discoloration, or obvious corrosion on exposed wiring and connectors. However, the instrument display is not illuminated, so its electronic operation could not be assessed from the photos. Visible collision-related damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has multiple broad dents, irregular creases, and depressed areas across its front portion, including above the grille. The hood gap above the grille is uneven. This damage is assessed as moderate. A black trim section on the left side of the front grille/lower bumper area appears separated from the surrounding bumper surface; this is assessed as minor trim damage. The VIN decodes to a German-built 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350 passenger sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and approximately 255 horsepower. The decoded data identifies standard safety equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear-visibility system. Physical inspection and diagnostic testing are recommended, particularly to verify the hood, grille and bumper mounting points, front-end structure, lighting and sensor systems, and the operation of all electronic systems.