2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with the photos showing extensive front-end component loss and damage. This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is identified by the VIN decoder as a GLE-Class SUV with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. It was manufactured in the United States. The vehicle has severe collision damage concentrated at the front and front-left side. The front bumper cover, grille, headlights, and other front lighting components are missing or detached, exposing the radiator assembly, reinforcement, wiring, mounting areas, and other internal front-end components. Detached bumper and grille pieces are hanging from the vehicle or lying on the floor; these parts show broken edges, tearing, deformation, cracking, and heavy scuffing. The front-left fender is heavily crushed and torn around the wheel arch, with exposed wheel-well components, wiring, and damaged plastic liners. The front-left door is severely creased and deformed along its front edge, with exposed metal and hinge or inner-body areas. The front-left exterior mirror is broken and displaced from its mounting area. A minor dark scuff is also visible on the front portion of the hood. Airbag deployment is visible inside the passenger compartment, including the front passenger airbag and left-side curtain airbags. The findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, cooling system, electrical systems, powertrain, or other components not visible in the provided findings. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required before repair or purchase decisions. The supplied recall information lists four Mercedes-Benz campaigns applicable to certain vehicles in this model and year range: 21V058000 and 22V365000 concerning communication-module software and emergency-call functionality, 21V072000 concerning possible deactivation of the eCall system, and 22V955000 concerning possible water intrusion affecting the fuel-pump control unit, with a potential engine-stall risk. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is returned to service.