2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed by the auction with a Salvage condition and “Front End” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated Front End classification; however, the Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The most significant damage is concentrated on the vehicle’s left front corner. The left front headlamp assembly is missing, exposing the cavity and internal components. Sections of the front bumper and adjacent fascia are also absent, with open gaps and additional internal components visible. The hood is creased and deformed near its left front edge, with an uneven gap above the fascia. The left front fender is severely crushed and folded around the wheel arch, with separated panel edges and exposed inner areas. The bumper cover has a missing section at the left corner and is separated from adjacent body panels. The left exterior mirror assembly is missing, leaving wiring and internal components exposed. The left front door has a pronounced dent and irregular deformation below and behind the mirror, along with a horizontal dark scuff mark. Additional dark scuffing is present on the damaged left front fender near the wheel arch. A detached exterior lighting component and detached wheel-arch and underbody trim pieces are lying on the ground near the damaged front corner. The VIN decodes the vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, specifically the GLE350-4M trim. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and 19-inch wheels. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. Because the front-end structure, lighting, wiring, cooling components, steering and suspension, wheel and tire, driver-assistance sensors, and airbag-related systems are not fully assessable from these findings, a complete physical inspection is required before purchase. The missing headlamp, exposed wiring, and damaged front corner should not be considered cosmetic repairs only. The detached components should also be checked for related damage or missing mounting hardware. NHTSA recall records include multiple campaigns associated with 2020 GLE 350 vehicles. These cover the dashboard and passenger-airbag interface, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera 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, seat assembly, electronic stability-control software, and, on applicable vehicles, the illuminated grille-star ground connection and headlamp adjustment. Recall campaigns should be checked against this VIN, and any outstanding repairs should be completed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer before the vehicle is returned to service.