2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction as having Salvage status, with “Front End” recorded as the primary damage classification. These are auction designations and should be verified against the vehicle’s title and history documentation. The documented visible damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has moderate localized deformation along the center-front edge and right-front area, including an uneven leading edge and an irregular depressed and raised contour above and behind the right headlamp. Several light scratches and surface scuff marks are also present on the hood near its front edge. A minor dark abrasion is visible on the lower front bumper chrome trim near the center-left area. Stage 1 reports that the visible hood deformation and the minor lower front bumper scuff support the auction’s “Front End” primary-damage code. However, Stage 1 also states that the Salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The provided findings do not document the condition of the headlamp, bumper structure, cooling system, frame, engine bay, or mechanical and safety systems. A hands-on inspection is recommended before purchase, including checks for hidden structural or mechanical damage and confirmation of proper hood alignment and operation. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, VIN 4JGDA5JB7HA915649. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, automatic seven-speed transmission, and left-hand drive. The decoded information lists a 2017 GLE 350 base trim and does not provide a drivetrain specification.