2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this classification: the front bumper cover, grille, both headlamp assemblies, front corner trim, and lower front panels are missing or detached, with front-end components exposed. The complete front bumper cover is absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator assembly, wiring, and washer-fluid reservoir. The grille and associated fascia trim are also missing, and both headlamp assemblies have been removed; detached headlamps are visible separately on the ground. Trim and wheel-opening liner sections are missing or displaced at both front corners, while the lower front trim and underbody panels are loose and partially detached. The exposed radiator/condenser heat-exchanger fins show uneven, flattened sections. Wiring and connectors in both front lighting and bumper areas are exposed, with some sections hanging or unsupported. The removed bumper and grille assembly are shown separately; no definitive fracture is visible on the photographed parts. The findings are limited to visible damage, so the condition of concealed structural, mechanical, electrical, and cooling-system components should be confirmed by a physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M, with a 3.5-liter M276 gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and five seats. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records list four recalls applicable to the 2018 GLE350: three involving the communication module and emergency-call (eCall) function, and one concerning possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well that could damage the fuel-pump control unit and potentially cause an engine stall. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.