2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as rear damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, noting substantial damage and missing components at the right rear bumper corner. The right rear bumper corner is severely damaged. A large section of the bumper cover is missing below the right taillight, exposing inner plastic panels, mounting structures, wiring/connectors, and other internal components. The remaining lower bumper material is torn and deformed, with irregular broken edges extending toward the right quarter-panel edge. The exterior trim around the rear portion of the right rear wheel arch is also missing, leaving mounting holes and inner surfaces exposed. A large black molded exterior panel with detached-looking mounting sections is lying beside the vehicle; its original installed location cannot be confirmed from the available finding. The vehicle decodes as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC, a gasoline SUV with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder M264 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured in the United States. The VIN data also lists standard safety and driver-assistance equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, front and side airbags, blind-spot monitoring, parking assistance, and a rear-visibility system. NHTSA records identify multiple recalls applicable to this make, model, and year. They include recalls involving the fuel pump, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera display software, front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect airbag deployment, instrument-cluster software, electronic stability-control software, LED headlight adjustment, rear window trim, and air-conditioner drain hoses that may allow water into the passenger compartment. Recall completion should be verified by checking the VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. A physical inspection is required to assess the condition of the exposed wiring, mounting points, sensors, quarter-panel area, and any components behind the missing bumper section. The vehicle should not be considered ready for normal road use until the rear damage has been properly repaired and all related safety systems have been tested.