2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

This 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is listed by the auction with a “Clear” title condition and a primary damage classification of “Rear.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition because severe collision damage is clearly present at the rear and left rear side. Stage 1 also reports that the visible rear bumper and rear-body damage supports the auction’s “Rear” damage classification. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are severely crushed and folded inward, with multiple deep creases, sharp folds, and distorted edges extending toward the rear door and tail-lamp area. The left rear door is heavily deformed, particularly along the rear edge, lower-middle section, and handle area. The rear bumper cover is missing, including sections at both outer corners. This exposes the bumper reinforcement, mounting brackets, wiring, heat shields, lower trim, and other internal rear components. Loose and disconnected parts are visible around the lower rear corners. The rear bumper reinforcement bar and mounting hardware are exposed below the tailgate. The damage findings indicate a substantial rear-left collision. The available findings do not establish the condition of hidden structural components, suspension, wheel alignment, exhaust system, tailgate, lighting, wiring, airbags, or other mechanical and safety systems. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be required before determining the full extent of the damage and repair cost. A battery warning and the message “Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running,” with a reference to the 12 V battery, are visible in the instrument display. This is a qualitative concern for the 12 V battery or charging system and should be checked during inspection; the finding does not by itself establish the specific failed component. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350, equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The decoded VIN is 4JGFB4JB0MA483996. NHTSA recall records provided for this vehicle make, model, and year include recalls involving the fuel pump, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera operation, front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect airbag deployment, instrument-cluster software, electronic stability-control software, LED headlight adjustment, rear door window trim, and air-conditioning drain hoses that may cause water intrusion into the passenger compartment. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before the vehicle is operated or repaired.