2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left Side.” Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage along the left front fender, bumper corner, both left-side doors, rocker area, and left rear quarter. The left front fender and left front bumper corner are missing, exposing the wheel-well area and internal components. The left wheel-arch trim is also absent, with mounting holes and unfinished edges visible. Both the left front and left rear doors have severe lower and mid-panel deformation, including pronounced creasing, dents, scraped paint, and exposed lighter-colored material. Their exterior door handles and window glass are missing. The lower left rocker-panel trim is absent, with attachment points exposed and a loose white strip hanging below the doors. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area show creasing and surface deformation. The related wheel-arch trim is missing, with mounting fasteners exposed. The left rear bumper corner has scuffing and an uneven open edge next to the damaged quarter panel. The findings indicate extensive collision damage on the vehicle’s left side. The condition of concealed structural, suspension, steering, safety-system, and mechanical components cannot be determined from these findings and should be assessed before repair or operation. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 SUV, built in the United States. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine rated at 255 hp and a nine-speed transmission. NHTSA records list four recalls associated with this model and year. Campaign 23V880000 concerns a fuel pump that may shut down and cause loss of drive power; the remedy is fuel-pump replacement. Campaign 22V365000 concerns communication-module software that may disable the emergency-call system; the remedy is a software update. Campaign 24V724000 concerns incorrectly routed front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect front air-bag deployment; the remedy is inspection and rerouting as necessary. Campaign 22V680000 concerns rear-door window trim bars that may detach; the remedy is inspection and securing as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by the VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer.