2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has an auction-listed primary damage classification of Front End. The Stage 1 assessment supports this claim based on visible deformation of the hood and broken front bumper and grille components. The hood has moderate deformation and pronounced creasing along the front edge, with an irregular gap above the grille and headlamp areas. The lower front bumper cover has broken and separated plastic sections, damaged lower grille and trim components, and an uneven lower edge. The right front headlamp lens appears cloudy and discolored. Multiple airbags or restraint components are visibly deployed in the passenger compartment. White deployed airbag fabric is hanging over and beside the front passenger seat, and a deployed side-curtain airbag is visible along the right roof-side area between the front and rear passenger compartments. The restraint system should be professionally inspected and repaired before the vehicle is considered safe to operate. Factory data identifies the vehicle as a left-hand-drive SUV with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, five seats, and production in the United States. The VIN is 4JGDA5JB9JB176462. NHTSA records list four recalls applicable to the 2018 GLE 350 or its vehicle series. These include recalls involving emergency-call communication software, possible communication-module deactivation, and a fuel-pump control module that may be affected by water accumulation in the spare-tire wheel well and could contribute to engine stalling. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase, and any outstanding repairs should be completed by an authorized dealer. The visible findings also warrant a detailed inspection of the front structure, lighting, restraint system, wiring, and vehicle functionality.