2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible evidence supports this classification: the front bumper cover and multiple front fascia components are missing, with internal front components exposed. The front bumper cover and lower bumper sections are absent across the front of the vehicle. Lower grille, corner-trim, and other fascia pieces are also missing, leaving open gaps at both lower corners and the center lower opening. Several underbody and front fascia panels are detached, fractured, or separated. Electrical wiring and connectors are visibly exposed and dangling below the front bumper area on both sides. The side mirror on the photographed side is detached from its normal mounting position, with the housing, mirror assembly, and wiring exposed. Light horizontal scuff marks are present along the lower portions of the photographed side doors. The damage findings do not establish the condition of concealed structural components, cooling systems, sensors, airbag systems, high-voltage components, or the vehicle’s operating status. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended, with particular attention to the exposed wiring, mounting points, front-end systems, and detached panels. The vehicle should not be operated until the exposed components and wiring have been properly assessed. The VIN decodes as a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS-Class Sedan, trim EQS 450+, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Germany. It is identified as a battery-electric vehicle with a 329-horsepower electric drive system and a Class 2F gross vehicle weight rating. Three NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle: recall 24V960000 concerns roof-area mounting brackets that may damage the side-curtain airbags during deployment; recall 25V255000 concerns an incorrectly installed fuse box on vehicles improperly repaired under an earlier recall, which could cause loss of drive power or safety functions and increase fire risk; and recall 25V366000 concerns software for the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, which may provide an incorrect reversing warning sound. The listed remedies involve inspection or replacement of affected components and software updates, where applicable. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.