2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction with a salvage condition and “Front End” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the Front End damage classification; however, the salvage title status cannot be independently confirmed from photographs. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated at the front, particularly on the left side. The hood is extensively buckled and deeply creased, with torn paint and a large deformation at the left-front edge. The front bumper cover is torn, cracked, and partially detached, while multiple bumper and grille components are missing. The grille and upper fascia are absent or broken, exposing the front support and radiator-facing areas. The left headlamp assembly is missing, with broken plastic, wiring, and internal mounting components visible in the opening. The left front fender and wheel-arch area is crushed and torn, exposing internal components and separated body-panel sections. Additional damage at the front-left corner includes shattered and displaced plastics, detached trim, exposed wiring, and separated bumper and lamp mounting areas. Both the driver and front passenger airbags are visibly deployed. The findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, electrical systems, or the vehicle’s underlying structure. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required before repair or purchase decisions are made. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, automatic seven-speed transmission, and 4MATIC trim designation. The VIN data identifies the engine as the M276 and lists a five-passenger, two-row configuration. NHTSA records provided for this vehicle line include recalls concerning the emergency-call communication module, as well as a recall involving possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well that could damage the fuel-pump control unit on certain 2016–2018 GLE350 vehicles. Recall applicability and completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase.