2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

This 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is recorded with “Front End” as the auction’s primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper and grille are missing, the lower front support is detached and hanging, and the front edge of the hood is deformed. The front bumper cover and grille assembly are absent, exposing the radiator, condenser, support members, wiring, and other inner front-end components. A black reinforcement/support bar is separated from the lower front fascia and hanging below the vehicle. The hood has an uneven, creased front edge, particularly on the vehicle-right side near the headlamp, with chipped paint along the front-right edge. The outer wheel-arch trim is missing on both front sides, leaving mounting points and inner wheel-arch components exposed. Additional loose fascia and support pieces, along with wiring, are visible below and beside the vehicle-left headlamp. The removed grille and bumper-trim assembly is shown separately and has broken or separated plastic sections and damaged edges. The instrument display reportedly shows a battery warning and the message, “Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running.” This is a direct charging-system warning; the underlying fault cannot be diagnosed from the available findings and should be investigated during a mechanical inspection. The VIN decodes as a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline M264 four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The drivetrain is not specified in the supplied VIN data. Official recall records include campaigns concerning the fuel pump, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera functionality, front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect airbag deployment, instrument-cluster software, electronic stability-control software, headlight adjustment, rear door-window trim, and air-conditioner drain-hose installation. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is returned to service. Because the front-end area is substantially disassembled, the exposed wiring, cooling components, structural supports, restraint-system wiring, lighting, and driver-assistance systems should all be inspected and tested after repairs.