2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible front-end collision damage supports the Front End damage code, but does not support the stated Clear condition claim. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has severe damage across the front end. The hood is heavily buckled and creased across the front and center sections, with raised, uneven edges above the grille and headlamps. The front bumper cover and lower fascia are cracked, torn, and partially missing, with detached sections exposing components behind the fascia. The center grille and surrounding fascia are displaced, with uneven gaps and broken or missing lower attachments. Damage is also visible around the image-left headlamp, which does not sit flush with the hood and fender; large gaps and exposed components are present. The corresponding bumper corner has scraped and broken painted surfaces, an open lamp or trim recess, and detached or missing trim. On the image-right side, the bumper-to-fender junction has a wide, uneven gap and separated panel edges. Additional cracked, displaced, or missing plastic covers are present around the upper front fascia and radiator-cover area. The VIN decodes as a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350, equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The decoded engine output is listed as 302 horsepower. Drive type was not provided in the VIN data. Official recall records provided for this vehicle include recalls concerning the emergency-call communication system software or activation, as well as a recall involving possible water accumulation in the spare-tire wheel well that could affect the fuel-pump control unit and potentially cause an engine stall. The listed remedies include software updates, communication-module inspection or activation, installation of a water drain plug, inspection for water intrusion, and replacement of the fuel-pump control unit where necessary. Recall completion should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.