2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE350

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” condition and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification through extensive deformation of the left-side doors and rear quarter area, while also noting substantial additional damage to the roof, glazing, front end, rear bumper, and interior. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The vehicle shows extensive collision damage affecting multiple areas. Both left-side doors are deeply creased, buckled, and pushed inward, with visible crushing between the doors. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are severely deformed. The front roof section, roof rails, and roof panel are lifted, folded, and displaced above the windshield and front passenger compartment. Additional deformation is visible at the rear roof edge and upper liftgate opening, indicating significant damage around the roof and rear body structure. The windshield is extensively shattered, and the rear liftgate glass and left rear quarter glass are missing, with broken glass remaining around the openings. The right front fender is crushed around the wheel arch, and the right headlamp is cracked with displaced internal components. The front bumper is cracked and displaced, with missing or open lamp and trim sections and a loose lower piece. The rear bumper cover is missing across the rear, exposing the reinforcement, tow-hitch area, brackets, wiring, and underbody components. Wiring and connectors are hanging from the left rear bumper area. The rear cargo area and liftgate interior contain detached trim panels and other loose components. Multiple airbags have deployed, including the front passenger airbag, steering-wheel airbag, front passenger side airbag, and curtain airbags on both visible roof sides. The steering wheel and lower steering-column trim are displaced, with exposed components and loose wiring. These findings indicate that the restraint system and related impact sensors will require comprehensive inspection and likely replacement. Overall, the vehicle has severe multi-area collision damage, including extensive side deformation, roof displacement, missing and shattered glass, front- and rear-end damage, exposed wiring, and deployed airbags. The condition of the underlying structure, suspension, steering, electrical systems, drivetrain, and water or weather exposure cannot be determined from the provided findings. A full physical inspection, structural measurement, diagnostic scan, and detailed assessment of the airbag and electrical systems are strongly recommended before purchase.