2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE350 4MATIC

The auction record identifies this 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE as having a salvage title with “less than 75% damage” and lists FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports the front-end damage classification because the front bumper cover, grille, both headlamp assemblies, and right front fender are missing. However, the stated damage percentage of less than 75% could not be confirmed from the available photos. The front bumper cover is absent, exposing the front reinforcement, radiator area, wiring, and other front-end components. The grille assembly and both headlamp assemblies are also missing, leaving the radiator, central support, and front-corner mounting areas exposed. The right front fender is absent, exposing the wheel, suspension area, and inner front-side structure. Additional damage is present on the right front door. The exterior mirror and door handle are missing, and the window opening is empty; a detached piece of automotive glass is visible on the ground. The interior door trim panel is detached and lying beside the vehicle, leaving the door interior exposed. Light scuffing and discoloration are visible along the lower right front door and adjacent rocker area. At the rear, the liftgate panel is visibly deformed inward on both sides of the license-plate recess, with uneven contouring across the panel. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, specifically a GLE350 4MATIC, with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine rated at 255 horsepower, and a nine-speed transmission. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in Vance, Alabama. The visible damage indicates that substantial front-end repair and replacement work will be required. A complete inspection should verify the condition of the exposed structural, cooling, electrical, suspension, restraint, and driver-assistance systems before purchase.