2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV with a Salvage title designation. The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible hood deformation and detached lower front bumper components support the stated Front End primary-damage claim; however, the Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. Visible damage includes multiple creases and depressed areas across the front hood, particularly along the front edge and both corners. The front edge is uneven and raised above the grille and headlights. The lower front bumper fascia is separated from the bumper assembly, exposing mounting areas and leaving an open lower edge. A large lower bumper trim/grille component is shown separately on the ground, with scuffed and abraded surfaces. The center grille emblem is missing, leaving a circular black opening. Additional light scuffing and abrasion are visible on the white front bumper cover and lower front corners. The rear tire on the visible side is severely deflated, with its sidewall compressed against the ground. Several thin scratches are present on the rear quarter panel near the tail lamp. According to the VIN decode, this is a left-hand-drive GLE-Class SUV manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in the United States. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter M276 gasoline V6 engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and standard safety equipment including front, side, and curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, dynamic brake support, daytime running lights, and a rear visibility system. The decode lists several driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assistance, as optional rather than confirmed equipment on this specific vehicle. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the hood, bumper structure and mounting points, grille components, wheel and tire condition, and any damage not visible externally. The vehicle should not be driven until the deflated tire and front-end components have been inspected and repaired as necessary.