2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction with a Salvage condition and a primary damage classification of Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the Front End classification: the front bumper cover and grille are missing, and both front fender areas are exposed. Stage 1 also notes that the generic Salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The front end has extensive collision damage. The bumper cover, grille, and both outer front-corner fascia sections are missing, leaving the reinforcement structure, radiator area, washer reservoir, wheel-well liners, and other internal components exposed. Several detached plastic trim and underbody components are also lying in front of the vehicle. The headlamp remains visible on the front-right side, although the surrounding mounting structures are exposed. Both front fenders are absent. The lower section of the right front door has a dent, crease, scraped paint, and surface abrasion, while the lower left front door also has a dent and crease with scraped paint. The right rocker panel has exposed, scraped metal and missing lower trim. The available findings do not establish the condition of the mechanical, cooling, electrical, suspension, steering, restraint, or structural systems. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including checks for hidden impact damage, proper alignment, missing fasteners and components, fluid or cooling-system damage, and operation of all safety systems. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and the GLE350-4M trim designation. The decoded data lists standard ABS, stability and traction control, front and side airbags, direct tire-pressure monitoring, and a rear-visibility system; several driver-assistance features are listed as optional. NHTSA recall records provided for this model and year include multiple communication-module software or activation recalls affecting the emergency-call system, including campaigns 21V058000, 22V365000, and 21V072000. Campaign 22V955000 concerns possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well that could damage the fuel-pump control unit and cause an engine stall; it includes certain 2016–2018 GLE350 vehicles. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.