2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE350

The auction record lists a salvage-title certificate and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this damage classification, with substantial damage concentrated at the left front corner and adjacent front door. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The left front fender is severely crushed, with extensive sharp creasing and deformation extending from the front wheel opening toward the headlamp and rearward to the front-door seam. Dark exposed areas are visible along the damaged panel edges. The leading portion of the left front door has moderate creasing and buckling near the fender seam, along with an irregular dark gap at its front edge. The left front bumper corner also shows moderate damage, including an open gap and uneven edge adjacent to the damaged fender and headlamp area. A thorough inspection is recommended to assess structural components, the headlamp area, wheel and suspension components, door operation, and any mechanical or safety-system effects before purchase.