2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this claim: the major collision damage shown is concentrated on the left side, particularly the left front and left rear doors and the left front fender, while no comparable right-side damage is visible in the provided photos. The left front door has severe damage, with extensive deep creasing and pronounced deformation across the central and lower outer panel. Paint abrasion and distorted panel surfaces are also visible. The left front fender is moderately deformed around its rear edge, next to the door, and along the rear portion of the wheel arch. The left rear door has a broad dent and multiple creases in its lower front section, with scraped paint along the lower edge. At the left front wheel arch, the bumper-to-fender junction is moderately separated, leaving an open gap and exposing dark inner material behind the outer panels. The lower left front bumper corner also has several minor linear scuff and abrasion marks. Repairs should include assessment of the affected panels, mounting points, bumper and fender alignment, and any components or systems behind the damaged areas. A known concern is a blind-spot monitoring system fault. The instrument display reportedly shows that the blind-spot object detector is not functioning, so the system should be diagnosed and verified after repairs. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 255 horsepower, and a nine-speed transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in Vance, Alabama, USA. NHTSA records list a fuel-pump recall, campaign 23V880000, involving possible loss of drive power, and a 48-volt wiring-ground recall, campaign 24V207000, involving a ground connection that may overheat and increase fire risk. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.