2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction records classify the vehicle as Salvage, with Front End listed as the primary damage. These are unverified auction classifications. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence supports the Front End classification because substantial deformation is visible on the front hood and at the adjacent front-panel junction. The hood has severe deformation across its front and center sections, including multiple deep depressions, sharp creases, and an irregularly raised front edge. A pronounced, uneven gap is also visible where the deformed hood edge meets the front headlamp area and grille at the front corner. The provided findings are limited to these visible exterior areas; additional damage cannot be assessed from the information supplied. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 SUV with a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter M276 V6 gasoline engine rated at 302 hp. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in Vance, United States. The drivetrain and transmission details were not provided.