2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies “Right Rear” as the primary damage area. Stage 1’s photo assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts the Clear condition designation because collision damage is clearly visible at the right rear bumper and adjacent quarter-panel area. The assessment supports the Right Rear primary-damage code. The right rear bumper cover has extensive horizontal scuffing, paint transfer, deep abrasion marks, gouging, and fractured or separated sections. An open separation gap is visible below and forward of the right rear taillight, particularly along the lower bumper corner. A shallow, irregular deformation is also present in the right rear quarter panel near the wheel opening and bumper junction. The bumper damage is classified as moderate, while the quarter-panel deformation is classified as minor. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 SUV with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and two-wheel-drive information not provided in the decode. It was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA recall records provided for this vehicle include multiple communication-module software or activation recalls affecting the emergency-call (eCall) system, as well as a fuel-pump control-module recall involving possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well, which could lead to engine stalling. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz before purchase. The visible damage and the condition discrepancy should also be evaluated through a physical inspection and repair estimate.