2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE350

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE is listed with a salvage certificate, with “SIDE” recorded as the auction’s primary damage classification. The visible evidence supports the reported side damage, although the salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. Both the left front and left rear doors have extensive dents, deep creases, scraped paint, and distorted outer panels. The lower side-step and adjacent lower body area are displaced, with broken or detached trim. The vehicle also shows substantial front-end damage beyond the auction’s primary side classification. The front bumper, grille, and lower fascia are broken or missing in the damaged corner, with internal components and wiring exposed. The left front headlamp assembly is missing. The hood has moderate deformation, including dents and creases along the left-front section and front edge. Detached bumper and body-panel pieces are visible on the ground in front of the vehicle. Multiple airbags are visibly deployed, including the driver’s steering-wheel airbag, passenger-side dashboard airbag, lower dashboard airbag, and curtain airbags along the roof sides. The extent of the visible damage indicates that repairs would likely involve body panels, exterior trim, front-end components, airbag-system replacement, and inspection of underlying structural and electrical components. A complete physical assessment is recommended before purchase.