2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as “Clear” with “Engine Damage” as the primary damage classification. However, the supplied photo review states that the “Clear” condition description is contradicted by extensive visible front-end collision damage. The photos do not visibly confirm engine damage; although the engine is present in the engine compartment, its internal or mechanical condition cannot be determined from the images. The front end is severely damaged. The hood has extensive creasing, buckling, paint transfer, and sharp deformation across both front corners and the leading edge. The front bumper cover is cracked, torn, displaced, and partially detached, with sections hanging forward near both corners. The lower grille mesh and surrounding trim are cracked, displaced, and partly separated from their mounts. The left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving the cavity open with wiring, internal components, and mounting areas exposed. The right headlamp is cracked and broken, with portions of its housing and mounting structure separated. Both front fenders are severely crushed and creased around the headlamp and wheel-opening areas, with broken panel edges and exposed components. Additional front-end wiring, brackets, fascia pieces, and other components are visibly exposed, displaced, or hanging below the vehicle. The visible front left tire has very low remaining tread and pronounced wear. Several minor surface scuffs are also present on the left-front and left-rear door panels. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350-4M SUV with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and five-door, five-seat configuration. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. Official NHTSA records list four recalls associated with this model and year. They concern emergency-call communication software or module operation, and a fuel-pump control unit that may be affected by water accumulation in the spare-tire well and could contribute to engine stalling. Recall repairs should be verified with Mercedes-Benz before the vehicle is operated. A complete mechanical and structural inspection is strongly recommended, including evaluation of the engine, cooling and fuel systems, wiring, lighting, mounting points, suspension, steering, restraint systems, and any concealed damage behind the front fascia.