2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial deformation and breakage at the hood, grille, and front bumper. The hood has multiple large, sharply defined creases and depressed areas across the front and both outer sections. Both the front-right and front-left hood edges are raised or irregular, leaving open gaps above the surrounding bodywork. The front bumper cover is severely damaged, with broken and separated sections on the left lower corner and across the lower fascia. Openings expose components behind the bumper. The grille has broken or displaced slats and damaged lower edges, particularly on the left side, while the lower air intake and adjacent trim contain broken pieces, open gaps, and separated plastic sections. Multiple red and amber warning indicators are illuminated in the instrument cluster, including an airbag warning symbol. The available finding does not establish the cause of these warnings or confirm failure of any particular component. The vehicle should undergo a complete diagnostic scan and inspection of the restraint, sensor, wiring, cooling, lighting, and front structural systems before repair or operation. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, GLE 450 4MATIC trim, equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records list multiple recalls affecting this model and model year, including recalls involving the fuel pump, emergency-call and multimedia software, front acceleration-sensor wiring that may affect airbag deployment, electronic stability-control software, headlight adjustment, 48-volt ground connections, air-conditioner drain hoses, rear window trim, and transmission-control software. Recall completion status for this specific vehicle was not provided and should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase.