2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 GLE350

The auction lists the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage at the front left hood, fender, headlamp, bumper, and fascia. The front left portion of the hood is severely creased and deformed, with an uneven leading edge. The front left headlamp assembly is broken or missing, leaving internal components exposed. The front bumper cover and fascia are torn, displaced, and separated from adjacent body panels, with open gaps, broken edges, and detached sections. The front left fender has extensive sharp creasing around the wheel opening and forward section. Wheel-arch trim is detached or missing in places, and a lower chrome-colored bumper trim section is hanging away from the bumper. The front left alloy wheel has minor scraping and chipped finish along the rim and spoke edges. Inside the vehicle, the center dashboard display area is open, with wiring visible and the display or related component missing. The findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, cooling system, airbags, wiring, or other mechanical and electronic systems. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic scan are strongly recommended before purchase, including checks for hidden impact damage, proper panel alignment, wheel and suspension geometry, headlamp and safety-system operation, and completion of all required repairs. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 350 SUV, VIN 4JGFB4JE9LA116572. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and 19-inch wheels. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records show multiple recalls applicable to the 2020 GLE 350. These include recalls involving the dashboard surface and passenger-airbag deployment, emergency-call communication software, rearview-camera display 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, ESP software, and headlamp adjustment. Some recalls apply only to vehicles with specific equipment, such as the illuminated grille star or Driver Assistance Package. Recall completion cannot be confirmed from the supplied information, so the VIN should be checked with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.