2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left Rear.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment reports that the visible damage is concentrated across the rear center and both rear corners, including the right rear corner; therefore, the auction’s designation is not fully supported as an exclusive damage location. The vehicle has extensive severe rear collision damage. The lower half of the rear liftgate is crushed inward, with deep creases, buckled metal, and significantly distorted outer panels. The rear bumper cover and exterior trim are missing across much of the vehicle’s width. Both rear corner covers and wheel-arch-side trims are also absent, exposing mounting structures, brackets, wiring, and other internal components. Several lower rear components appear to hang below the body, and detached exterior parts are visible on the ground behind and beside the vehicle. The exposed rear bumper reinforcement is visibly bent and irregularly shaped across the center and right side, with distorted ends and uneven alignment. The available findings do not establish the condition of concealed body, structural, electrical, sensor, exhaust, suspension, or mechanical components. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be necessary before determining the full repair scope or roadworthiness. Minor interior wear is also reported. The outer bolster of the light-colored front passenger seat has surface abrasion and peeling or worn material. The rear left door trim near the speaker has a torn or abraded section. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350-4M, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in the United States. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and a five-seat, two-row interior. The decoded safety equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with this model and year. These include recalls involving the dashboard, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera display and multimedia software, the engine-compartment prefuse-box wiring, air-conditioner drain hoses and possible water intrusion, rear door window trim, the rear crossmember, instrument-cluster software, headlights, seat assembly, electronic stability-control software, and—on vehicles with the relevant equipment—front grille-star wiring and driver-assistance radar software. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.