2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as Salvage with “Rear” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified rear-damage claim, citing the missing and broken rear windshield, deformation around the rear window opening, and detached rear bumper trim. The Salvage title status itself cannot be independently confirmed from photographs. The rear windshield is missing, with broken glass remaining around the lower and side edges of the opening. The metal around the upper rear window frame and roof area is visibly irregular and deformed, with exposed edges. A large chrome-colored rear bumper trim piece is detached and lying behind the vehicle. The lower liftgate and rear bumper have multiple scratches, scuffs, and adhesive or tape residue. Additional scrape marks and paint transfer are visible on the left rear quarter panel and rear bumper. The hood has several areas of chipped or missing paint, with further small chips and surface marks on the front bumper. Light vertical scuffing is also visible on the lower front bumper near the vehicle’s left side. According to the VIN decoding information, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M, equipped with a 3.5-liter M276 gasoline V6, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and five doors. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. The drivetrain is not specified in the supplied decoding data, although the decoded trim designation includes “4M.” The supplied NHTSA records identify four safety recalls associated with this model and year. These include recalls involving emergency-call communication software or activation, as well as a fuel-pump control unit issue in which water may accumulate in the spare-tire well and potentially cause an engine stall. Recall repairs should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, and the spare-tire well and fuel-pump control unit should be inspected as applicable. The missing rear glass, deformed rear window frame, and rear body damage require professional structural and safety-system inspection before purchase. The vehicle should also be checked for hidden damage, correct replacement of the rear glass and trim, water intrusion, proper operation of the liftgate and rear visibility systems, and completion of all applicable recall repairs.