2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed with an auction primary-damage classification of **Front End**. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence supports this classification, with severe damage concentrated at the front-left corner. The front-left hood area is severely deformed, particularly along the leading edge, and no longer follows a continuous contour with the left fender. The front-left fender is heavily crushed and torn around the headlamp and wheel-arch area, exposing inner components. The front-left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving its wiring and mounting points visible. The front bumper cover is detached and lying on the ground in front of the vehicle. Remaining material at the front-left bumper corner is cracked, torn, and displaced, with mounting points and internal components exposed. The lower bumper grille and trim assembly is also detached and positioned on the ground, leaving the lower bumper opening exposed. Additional detached parts include broken lamp-housing pieces, bumper and grille components, chrome trim, and torn blue-painted body material. The front-left wheel-arch liner or trim is missing in the damaged section, exposing suspension-area components and wiring. Multiple connectors, harnesses, brackets, and other internal components are visible in the open front-left corner. A section of the chrome rocker molding near the front door is separated from the body. Overall, the front-left corner has extensive missing and broken exterior material, including a jagged opening through the fender and bumper area. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 SUV, manufactured in the United States. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The decoded data lists standard electronic stability control, traction control, dynamic brake support, front and side airbags, and a standard rear-visibility system. The damage findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, cooling system, airbags, or drivetrain; these areas require a thorough physical inspection and functional testing.