2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

This 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction as Salvage, with Front End recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the auction’s unverified Front End claim; the Salvage status itself cannot be independently confirmed from exterior photos. The vehicle has extensive damage concentrated at the left front corner. The front bumper cover and lower fascia are missing or detached, exposing the bumper reinforcement and internal components. The left front fender is severely crushed and torn around the wheel opening, while the front-left edge of the hood is deformed and has chipped paint. The left headlamp assembly is missing, leaving its mounting area exposed. Additional visible damage includes displaced and broken panels, missing or damaged grille and bumper plastics, exposed wiring, connectors, mounting brackets, and other front-end components. Detached broken bumper, grille, and headlamp-related parts are visible on the ground. The extent of the visible damage indicates that substantial replacement and repair work will be required. The condition of the underlying structure, cooling and mechanical components, suspension, steering, safety systems, wiring, and airbag system cannot be determined from the supplied findings and should be checked through a complete physical inspection before purchase. The vehicle should not be driven until the front-end components and safety systems have been professionally assessed and repaired. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in the United States. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder M264 gasoline engine, turbocharging, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoded trim is GLE350-4M. NHTSA records show recalls applicable to the 2021 GLE 350, including recalls involving the fuel pump, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera display software, front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect airbag deployment, instrument-cluster illumination, electronic stability-control software, LED headlamp adjustment, rear door window trim, and air-conditioner drain hoses that may allow water into the passenger compartment. Recall completion status for this vehicle was not provided and should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.