2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Right Front. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this auction claim. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated at the right front corner. The right front headlamp assembly and a substantial portion of the right front fender are missing, leaving wiring, wheel-well areas, mounting structures, and other internal components exposed. The right side of the front bumper cover is detached, torn away, and hanging outward and downward. Its mounting areas and lower trim, including the silver insert, are broken or displaced. The right front corner of the hood is visibly deformed, with an uneven edge and irregular gaps adjacent to the missing headlamp and fender. The front license plate bracket has a minor crack or break. Light-colored scuffing or paint transfer is also visible along the lower right front door and rocker-panel area. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M, equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and five seats. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. The decode lists four-wheel drive for the trim designation, although the NHTSA drivetrain field itself is not populated. The damage assessment is based on the listed exterior findings. The condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, cooling system, airbags, electrical systems, and underlying structural components is not established by these findings and should be checked through a complete physical inspection before purchase. The vehicle should not be driven until the loose and exposed front-end components have been professionally assessed and secured. NHTSA records list several recalls associated with applicable 2018 GLE350 vehicles, including communication-module software or activation issues affecting the emergency-call system. A separate recall concerns possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well that could damage the fuel-pump control unit and potentially cause an engine stall; the listed vehicle is gasoline-powered, so applicability and completion should be verified by VIN. Recall completion status is not provided, and the buyer should confirm all open recalls and required remedies with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer.