2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction with a Salvage condition and “Rear” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear primary-damage code through extensive missing and damaged rear exterior components; however, the salvage status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The most significant damage is concentrated at the right rear. The right rear quarter panel and tail-lamp pocket are severely creased and deformed, with inner mounting areas exposed. The right rear tail-lamp assembly is missing, leaving the lamp cavity, wiring, and internal components exposed. The complete rear bumper cover and associated lower exterior trim are also missing across the rear, exposing the bumper reinforcement, lower components, mounting areas, wiring, and exhaust-area components. The rear hatch is missing a long section of exterior garnish above the license-plate recess, and light scuffing is present on the lower and central hatch. Additional moderate collision damage is visible on the side panels. The visible front and rear doors have large irregular dents and creased reflections across their lower and middle sections. A broad dent extends across the visible rear door, with further deformation near the rear quarter and wheel-arch area. Electrical wiring and connectors are visibly exposed and hanging in the rear bumper and right tail-lamp areas. The right front bumper corner also has minor linear scuffing and paint transfer below and behind the headlamp. According to the VIN decoding, this is a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M/Base 4-M, with a 3.5-liter M276 gasoline V6, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and five doors. The decoded data identifies standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, and a rear visibility system, along with several optional driver-assistance features. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. Official NHTSA recall records provided for this vehicle include recalls involving the emergency-call communication module software and activation, which could affect the eCall function. A further recall listed for 2016–2018 GLE 350 vehicles concerns possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well and potential fuel-pump control-unit damage; the vehicle is decoded as gasoline-powered, so the exact applicability of this campaign to this VIN and its completion status should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz. All recall repairs and VIN-specific campaign status should be verified with an authorized dealer before purchase. The vehicle requires substantial rear-body repair, replacement of the rear bumper cover, right rear tail lamp, hatch trim, and likely related mounting and wiring work. A thorough inspection should also assess concealed structural, suspension, exhaust, electrical, and safety-system damage before any repair or purchase decision.