2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as Salvage with Front End as the primary damage. The provided Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence supports the Front End classification because the front bumper cover, grille, right headlamp, and additional fascia components are missing. It also states that the Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front bumper cover, grille, center fascia trim, corner fascia pieces, lower trim, and ducting are absent. This leaves the radiator, front mounting structures, brackets, hoses, wiring, and other internal components exposed. The right front headlamp assembly is missing, with its mounting area and wiring visible. Electrical wiring and connectors are hanging below the front bumper and headlamp areas. The right front edge of the hood is deformed, with an uneven raised edge and an irregular gap beside the missing components. No specific structural damage or mechanical condition is established by these findings, but the exposed front-end areas require thorough inspection and repair assessment. A light vertical scratch is also visible on the exterior of the right front door. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350-4M SUV, built in the United States. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline V6 engine, rated at 302 horsepower, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The decoded vehicle has five seats and 19-inch wheels. The provided recall records include campaign 21V058000 for communication-module software that may report an incorrect emergency-call location; 22V365000 for communication-module software that may disable the eCall system; and 21V072000 for possible deactivation of the communication module affecting eCall operation. Campaign 22V955000 is also listed for certain 2016–2018 GLE350 vehicles and concerns water intrusion affecting a diesel fuel-pump control module; this vehicle decodes as gasoline-powered, so applicability should be verified directly by VIN. Recall completion status is not provided, and all applicable campaigns should be checked with Mercedes-Benz before purchase. The vehicle should also undergo a complete body, electrical, cooling-system, restraint-system, and mechanical inspection before repair or use.