2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction identifies the primary damage as Right Front. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage concentrated at the vehicle’s right front corner. The right front bumper cover is severely torn, displaced, and separated from adjacent body panels. Broken edges and exposed internal components are visible. The right front headlamp assembly is missing, leaving the wiring and mounting points exposed. The front grille and emblem area are also severely damaged, with broken and displaced mesh and chrome bars. The central grille opening exposes internal heat-exchanger components. The right front fender and wheel-opening area show severe crushing and creasing around the bumper and headlamp interface. The lower right front bumper trim and chrome accent are moderately damaged, with separated sections and open areas. Both the driver steering-wheel airbag and the front passenger dashboard airbag are visibly deployed. This indicates that the restraint system will require inspection and repair, in addition to the visible body and lighting repairs. The findings do not confirm the condition of the vehicle’s structural components, cooling system, wiring, steering, suspension, or mechanical systems; these areas should be physically inspected. Additional damage is present at the rear. The right rear bumper corner has a moderately open or separated section with damaged edges and displaced lower trim. Multiple minor scuffs, scratches, and light paint-transfer marks are visible across the lower rear bumper and corner areas. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, GLE350-4M trim, equipped with a 3.5-liter M276 six-cylinder gasoline engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in the United States. NHTSA records list four recalls associated with this vehicle’s make, model, and year. These concern emergency-call communication software or activation issues, and a fuel-pump control-module issue involving possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well that could result in engine stalling. Recall remedies include software updates, communication-module inspection or activation, installation of a water drain plug, and fuel-pump control-module replacement where necessary. Completion should be verified by VIN through Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.