2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction record lists the vehicle condition as “Clear” and the primary damage as “Rear.” Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition designation because severe rear-right collision damage is clearly visible, while supporting the “Rear” damage classification. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has extensive damage concentrated at the right rear corner. The right rear quarter panel is severely creased and deformed around the wheel arch and tail-lamp area, with scraped paint and exposed internal sections. The right side of the rear bumper is cracked, torn, displaced, and partially detached; the lower bumper trim is separated, and wiring or a harness is hanging below the bumper. The rear liftgate has moderate dents, creases, and scraped paint along the right side and lower-right edge. The outer right rear tail-lamp component is missing, leaving its mounting and internal components exposed. The right wheel-arch molding is also missing, with mounting holes and fasteners visible. Several detached rear parts—including a tail-lamp assembly, bumper or trim pieces, wheel-arch moldings, and other plastic mounting components—are lying on the ground. Overall, the right rear body and bumper area show severe collision damage. The findings do not confirm the condition of hidden structural, suspension, electrical, safety-system, or mechanical components, so a comprehensive physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended. The VIN decodes as a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE350, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoded drive type is not specified. NHTSA recall records list multiple recalls applicable to the 2020 GLE 350, including issues involving the dashboard and passenger-airbag deployment, emergency-call and communication-module software, rearview-camera operation, the engine-compartment prefuse-box wiring, air-conditioning drain hoses and possible water intrusion, rear door-window trim, the rear crossmember, instrument-cluster software, seat assembly, electronic-stability-control software, and exterior lighting. Some recalls are dependent on equipment or configuration, including the Driver Assistance Package and illuminated grille star. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.