2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL GL450

The auction record lists the vehicle with a “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE” condition designation and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible hood deformation and front bumper damage support the auction’s FRONT END primary-damage code. The front hood has severe upward deformation with multiple deep creases, including a prominent crease in the center-right area. It is visibly raised above the front fenders and grille. The front bumper cover is severely cracked and broken at both outer corners, with missing material and open sections exposing dark components behind it. A black lower bumper trim or component is also hanging below the bumper at the left-front corner. The painted bumper face has multiple dark scuff marks and areas of missing white finish. Inside, the black leather driver’s seat cushion and outer bolster show moderate creasing, cracking, and surface abrasion. The steering-wheel rim has minor gloss and wear along the grip areas. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a GVWR in the 7,001–8,000 lb class. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA in Vance, Alabama. The VIN data also indicates front driver and passenger airbags, side airbags covering the first, second, and third rows, and seat-belt pretensioners with load limiters for outboard seating positions. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the condition of the underlying front-end structure, cooling and air-conditioning components, lighting, sensors, restraints, and mechanical systems, as these items cannot be confirmed from the listed findings.