2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the hood is visibly deformed, and multiple front-end components, including the bumper assembly and both headlights, are missing or detached. The front bumper cover and associated fascia are absent, leaving front-end components and wiring exposed. Detached parts shown separately include the bumper cover, grille sections, bumper reinforcement-related components, both headlamp assemblies, and the cooling fan and shroud assembly. The exposed front area contains radiator-related components, hoses, wiring, connectors, and mounting panels. Several lines, connectors, and wiring sections appear loose or disconnected. The hood has severe deformation along both front corners and its leading edge, with irregular gaps above the exposed front-end area. Scraped paint and darker exposed material are visible at both corners. The outer wheel-arch trim is missing on both the front right and front left sides, leaving mounting holes and unfinished edges visible. The extent of damage indicates that substantial front-end repairs and parts replacement will be required. The findings do not establish the condition of the underlying cooling system, engine-bay components, restraint systems, structural members, or other mechanical and electrical systems. These areas should be physically inspected before purchase, along with the disconnected wiring and exposed components. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV, equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline M264 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The drive type was not provided in the decode. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz North America in Vance, Alabama. NHTSA records list multiple recalls for this model and year, including campaigns involving the fuel pump, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera operation, front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect airbag deployment, instrument-cluster illumination, electronic stability-control software, LED headlight adjustment, rear door window trim, and air-conditioning drain hoses. The recall remedies should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer, particularly because the vehicle has visible front-end wiring and headlamp-related damage.