2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E350TAXI E350

The vehicle is listed with a salvage title for flood damage, with the auction’s primary damage classification recorded as WATER/FLOOD. However, Stage 1 reports that the exterior, interior, and illuminated dashboard photographs show no clear horizontal tide line, water-line staining, silt or mud residue, visible corrosion on interior hardware or wiring, or mold-like discoloration. The instrument cluster is illuminated and displays normally. Based on the provided photographs, Stage 1 considers the flood or water-damage claim unsupported by visible evidence and identifies it as a mismatch. This verdict is separate from the auction’s stated classification. Separate collision damage is visible. The right rear bumper cover is severely crushed, torn, and separated, with a large opening and displaced lower trim. The right rear tail lamp is broken or incomplete, with exposed internal sections. The right rear quarter panel near the tail lamp and bumper junction has moderate denting and a sharp crease. A minor section of the lower front bumper edge on the vehicle’s left side also appears broken or separated. Inside the vehicle, the driver’s seat lower cushion has a prominent tear in the outer upholstery, exposing lighter-colored material beneath. The visible condition indicates significant rear-end body and lighting repairs are required, along with minor front bumper-edge repair and driver-seat upholstery repair. Because the vehicle carries a salvage title and the auction record identifies flood damage despite the lack of supporting visible evidence, a thorough physical inspection should be completed, including structural, electrical, lighting, and water-intrusion checks, before purchase.