2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as Salvage with “Front End” as the primary damage. The supplied Stage 1 assessment states that visible front-end collision damage supports the auction’s unverified “Front End” claim; however, the salvage status cannot be independently verified from exterior photographs. The main damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood is severely creased, buckled, and folded upward across both front corners and the driver-side section, with raised and irregular panel contours, chipped white paint, exposed dark gaps, and a broad uneven gap above the grille. The driver-side front fender has a deformed leading edge and a large gap around the hood and headlamp. The driver-side headlamp is separated from the surrounding panels. The lower front bumper fascia has broken and irregular sections at the center and both front corners, including exposed dark internal areas and separated fascia edges. The lower chrome bumper trim is distorted and separated, while the grille surround and adjacent painted fascia show broken areas and visible separation. Gaps are also present between the grille, hood, headlamp areas, and bumper. Several linear scuffs are visible on the driver-side front bumper. A thin surface scratch is visible on the lower left side of the rear bumper. The findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s underlying structure, cooling system, suspension, steering, airbags, sensors, wiring, or mechanical components. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase. The VIN decodes to a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, GLE350-4M trim, with a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and five-seat configuration. It was manufactured in the United States. The supplied NHTSA recall records identify four campaigns associated with this model year and vehicle line. Campaigns 21V058000 and 22V365000 concern communication-module software that may affect the emergency-call system, while 21V072000 concerns possible deactivation of the emergency-call function during service. Campaign 22V955000 concerns possible water accumulation in the spare-tire wheel well, which may damage the fuel-pump control unit and potentially cause an engine stall. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before the vehicle is operated.