2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL GL450

The auction records list a salvage certificate of title and classify the primary damage as “REAR END.” Stage 1’s photo assessment states that the visible rear liftgate and rear bumper damage supports the stated rear-end claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photos. The main damage is concentrated at the rear. The liftgate is severely dented, crushed, and folded across the center and lower sections, including the license-plate recess, with pronounced vertical and horizontal creases below the Mercedes emblem. A section of the center-right rear bumper cover is missing, exposing openings and underlying components. The horizontal chrome bumper trim is also broken or displaced, with an irregular edge and exposed material beneath it. Additional visible issues include several minor dark scuffs on the right front fender near the headlamp and wheel opening. Inside, the driver’s seat outer front bolster has pronounced creasing and surface abrasion, and the steering-wheel rim shows surface wear, particularly along the lower and side portions. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a reported GVWR in the 7,001–8,000 lb class. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA in Vance, Alabama. The transmission information was not provided in the decode. The documented findings are based on the available exterior and interior views. The rear structure, liftgate operation, bumper supports, sensors, lighting, wiring, exhaust components, and other mechanical or safety systems should be physically inspected before purchase.