2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E E450

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” and identifies “FRONT END” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification, with extensive deformation to the hood, bumper, grille, and front support area. The photos do not independently confirm the “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” condition claim. The front end shows severe collision damage. The hood is heavily crushed, creased, bent, and lifted along its front and side edges. The front bumper cover and grille are deformed, displaced, and separated in places, with irregular gaps and broken or displaced sections around the front lighting and grille areas. With the hood open, the upper front support panel also shows severe crushing and an irregular shape, including pronounced deformation near the center-right portion. The driver airbag is visibly deployed from the steering wheel, with the steering-wheel center cover separated. A lower dashboard or driver knee airbag is also visibly deployed, with white airbag fabric protruding beside the steering column. The visible findings indicate substantial front-end collision damage and deployment of multiple driver-side airbags. Additional inspection would be required to assess concealed structural, mechanical, electrical, cooling-system, restraint-system, and suspension damage.