2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Undercarriage.” Stage 1 reports that undercarriage damage cannot be confirmed from the provided photos and requires a physical inspection. The visible damage is concentrated on the left side and front of the vehicle. The left front bumper cover is severely torn and missing across the corner, exposing components behind it, and the left headlamp assembly is absent. The left front fender and wheel-arch area are deeply crushed and torn, with missing sections exposing the wheel-well area. The left front edge of the hood is also uneven and deformed. The left front door has severe deformation, including a large horizontal depression and multiple sharp creases. The left rear door has moderate denting, creasing, and paint scuffing. Additional damage is visible on the left rear quarter panel and wheel arch, including dents, chipped paint, and dark scrape marks. The left rear bumper corner is extensively scraped and chipped, and a section of the lower rear bumper trim or insert is missing. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, GLE350-4M trim, equipped with a 3.5-litre M276 six-cylinder gasoline engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records identify four recalls associated with this model year and vehicle line. These involve emergency-call communication-module software or activation issues, and a fuel-pump control-module issue related to possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well that could cause engine stalling. The relevant remedies include software updates, communication-module inspection or activation, installation of a water drain plug, and inspection or replacement of the fuel-pump control unit as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase.