2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed with an unverified auction condition of “Clear” and a primary damage code of “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim because substantial front-end collision damage is clearly visible, while supporting the unverified “Front End” damage classification. The front end has severe damage. The hood is heavily creased and deformed across its forward section, with the left edge folded and lifted. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, front support, and lower cooling components. The left headlamp assembly is absent, leaving an open cavity with exposed mounting points and wiring. The left front fender is substantially crumpled and torn around the headlamp and wheel arch, and the bumper and wheel-arch trim are missing from that corner. Wiring and electrical components are visibly loose or disconnected. Detached bumper, grille, trim, and headlamp parts are shown on the ground beside the vehicle. A minor dark scuff or paint chip is also visible on the lower rear liftgate below and to the left of the license-plate mounting area. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, airbags, or underlying structural components. A complete physical inspection, including diagnostic testing and inspection behind the damaged front-end components, is strongly recommended before purchase or repair decisions. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a left-hand-drive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350, equipped with a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and five-passenger seating. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records list four recalls associated with this 2018 GLE 350. Campaigns 21V058000 and 22V365000 concern communication-module software and possible failure of the emergency-call system; campaign 21V072000 concerns possible deactivation of the communication module and the eCall function; and campaign 22V955000 concerns possible water accumulation in the spare-tire well affecting the fuel-pump control unit, with a potential engine-stall risk. Recall completion and applicability to this specific VIN should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before use.