2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction lists the vehicle as “Non-Repairable” with “Rear” as the primary damage classification. The visible evidence strongly supports the rear-damage classification: the rear quarter panel, roof-side structure, D-pillar, hatch opening, liftgate, and rear body panels are severely crushed and deformed. The left rear corner and wheel-arch area have exposed inner components, wiring, and mounting structures. The rear bumper cover and associated components are detached or missing, with broken sections visible behind the vehicle. The left rear lamp assembly is missing. The rear liftgate window and left quarter-window glass are absent, with broken-glass remnants around the openings and the cargo area exposed. Extensive displacement of trim and internal components is visible. The instrument cluster also shows an illuminated red airbag warning indicator; the provided findings do not confirm whether an airbag deployed or identify the specific fault. The photos cannot independently confirm the auction’s administrative “Non-Repairable” classification. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence strongly supports the auction’s “Rear” primary-damage code based on the extensive rear-end crushing, missing rear glass, and detached rear bumper components. A complete structural inspection, including the rear body structure, roof-side and D-pillar areas, suspension and wheel-arch components, wiring, restraint system, and vehicle electronics, would be required before any repair or road-use decision. According to the supplied NHTSA VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 SUV with a 3.5-liter M276 gasoline V6, seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. The supplied recall records include several Mercedes-Benz communication-module recalls involving certain GLE vehicles, including the 2017–2018 GLE350, concerning emergency-call/eCall operation. The records also include a fuel-pump control-module recall covering certain 2016–2018 GLE350 vehicles, involving possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well and potential engine stalling. Recall applicability and completion for this specific VIN should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.