2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies the primary damage as “Rear.” However, the Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim and supports the “Rear” damage classification. The assessment identifies extensive rear-end collision damage, including a missing rear windshield, severely deformed rear body panels, and a crushed rear bumper. The rear windshield glass is absent, with jagged remnants and damaged adhesive around the opening. The rear liftgate and adjacent lower rear panel have extensive dents, sharp creases, and irregular deformation, concentrated on the left side when viewed from behind. The rear bumper cover is severely crushed and torn on the left, with broken sections, open gaps, and exposed components. The rear bumper protector and lower chrome trim are cracked, broken, and separated. The left rear tail-lamp assembly is displaced from its body opening, with broken or separated lamp and trim sections. The left rear quarter panel around the tail lamp and bumper shows pronounced dents, creases, and distorted surfaces. The painted edges and trim surrounding the left side of the rear windshield opening are also chipped, ragged, and damaged. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 SUV, manufactured in the United States. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and rear visibility, ABS, stability control, traction control, and front and side airbag systems listed as standard equipment. Physical inspection and comprehensive repair assessment are recommended, particularly for the rear structural area, liftgate and quarter-panel fitment, lighting, glazing, exposed components, and related safety systems.