2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE350

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the photographs support the front-end damage classification, showing severe visible damage to the front-left corner, hood, bumper, and headlamp area. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front-left fender and headlamp assembly are missing, exposing the inner wheel arch and adjacent mounting components. The front bumper cover is broken or absent at the left corner, with detached and hanging lower fascia pieces. The hood is significantly bent upward and buckled around the front-left edge. The front-left exterior mirror is missing. Both left-side doors have severe deformation and extensive paint scraping, including dark material transfer on the front door. The left rocker panel and lower side trim are heavily scraped, with displaced or damaged trim sections. An elongated abrasion and scraped paint are also visible on the right rear quarter panel near the bumper. The vehicle requires a comprehensive structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, restraint-system, and alignment inspection. Replacement of the missing and damaged exterior components, followed by body and paint repairs, should be expected. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of concealed components or the vehicle’s ability to operate.