2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Right Rear. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, citing substantial damage to the right rear bumper and a missing right rear outer tail lamp. Stage 1 also notes additional damage to the front bumper. The right rear bumper cover is severely damaged and displaced outward and downward. It is separated at the corner, with broken edges, large gaps, exposed mounting and internal components, and a detached lower section hanging below the vehicle. The lower bumper trim and fascia are also detached. Dark scuffing, scraping, and paint transfer are visible on the damaged white bumper cover. The outer right rear tail-lamp assembly is missing, leaving the lamp cavity, wiring, and mounting components exposed; the liftgate-mounted lamp section remains present. The lower left corner of the front bumper has moderate cracking, splitting, deformation, and separation around the lower grille and chrome trim. The irregular opening and displaced bumper edges indicate that the front bumper will also require repair or replacement. The missing rear lamp and hanging bumper components should be addressed before the vehicle is driven on public roads. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M, equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and a U.S.-built vehicle configuration. The VIN decoder identifies the vehicle as left-hand drive and lists standard electronic stability control, traction control, direct tire-pressure monitoring, and a rear visibility system. No drivetrain information was returned in the decode, although the trim is identified as GLE350-4M. NHTSA recall records provided for this 2018 GLE350 include recalls relating to emergency-call communication software, possible deactivation or failure of the eCall system, and a fuel-pump control module that may be affected by water intrusion in the spare-tire well. The vehicle is decoded as gasoline-powered, so the applicability of the fuel-system recall should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz. Recall completion status is not provided; a Mercedes-Benz dealer should verify whether all applicable campaigns have been completed.