2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as having “Clear” condition with “Right Side” primary damage. However, Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence does not support either auction claim: extensive damage is visible on the left side, and multiple airbags are deployed. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has extensive collision damage along the left side. Both the left front and left rear doors show severe deformation, deep creasing, heavy scraping, and dark material transfer. The rear section of the left front fender is also deformed and scraped. The left exterior side-mirror assembly is missing, leaving its mounting area exposed. Lower trim or covers along the left rocker panel and lower door edge are missing or damaged, with exposed fastener points visible. The left-side roofline and cabin contain deployed side-curtain airbags, and the front passenger dashboard airbag is deployed. A red airbag/SRS warning indicator is illuminated on the instrument display. The restraint system will require a complete diagnostic inspection and repair, including verification of the airbag system and related safety components. According to the VIN decode, this is a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, model year 2020, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M264 engine, automatic nine-speed transmission, and the decoded GLE350-4M trim. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz North America in the United States. Official NHTSA recall records identify multiple campaigns applicable to this model and year. These include recalls involving passenger-airbag/dashboard security, emergency-call and communication-module software, rearview-camera display or multimedia software, the engine-compartment prefuse-box wiring, air-conditioning drain hoses and possible water intrusion, rear-door window trim, the rear crossmember, instrument-cluster software, seat assembly, LED headlight adjustment, and electronic-stability-control software. One radar-sensor recall applies to certain vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer. The vehicle should not be considered ready for road use without a thorough structural, mechanical, electrical, and restraint-system inspection. Particular attention should be given to the left-side body structure, door and rocker-panel mounting areas, mirror and trim attachments, wiring, airbag modules, seat-belt pretensioners, and the operation of all safety and driver-assistance systems.