2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction lists the primary damage as Left Rear. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, including a broken left rear tail lamp, missing sections of the left rear bumper, and deformation of the left rear quarter panel. The left rear tail lamp lens and housing are severely broken, with fractured transparent material and exposed internal components. The left rear bumper corner cover is missing, exposing mounting structures, wiring, and other components. The left side of the rear bumper assembly is detached from the body and hanging away from the vehicle. The quarter panel and wheel-arch area have pronounced inward deformation and creasing around the tail-lamp opening and above the wheel arch. Sections of the black wheel-arch and bumper-edge trim are also missing, with mounting holes and underlying structures visible. Several minor scuff and abrasion marks are present on the rear liftgate and adjacent left rear body area. The VIN decodes as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. Drive type was not provided in the available decoding data. NHTSA records list multiple recalls covering the 2021 GLE 350, including recalls involving the fuel pump, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera display software, front air-bag sensor wiring, instrument-cluster software, electronic stability-control software, exterior lighting, rear window trim, and air-conditioning drain hoses. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase. A physical inspection is recommended to assess hidden damage, wiring, lighting operation, bumper mounting points, quarter-panel repairs, and the condition of related safety systems.