2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE350 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a “CERT OF TITLE” condition and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END damage code; the CERT OF TITLE condition cannot be verified from the provided photos. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has extensive collision damage concentrated at the front-right corner. The front-right fender is severely crumpled around the wheel opening, with chipped or missing paint. The front-right side mirror is broken, with exposed internal components and a missing or displaced outer cover. The wheel-arch trim is fractured and displaced, and the front-right edge of the hood is creased with an uneven adjoining edge. The lower center and right side of the front bumper are severely cracked, displaced, and partially missing, leaving gaps and exposed components. Sections of the lower bumper grille or insert are also missing. Several light linear scuffs are visible on the lower front door and adjacent side panel behind the damaged fender. According to the VIN decode, this is a GLE350 4MATIC SUV with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 255 horsepower, and a nine-speed transmission. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz North America in Vance, Alabama. Factory safety equipment listed by the decode includes front, side, and curtain airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, a rear-visibility system, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. Some driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-related systems, are listed as optional. The visible findings indicate substantial front-end repair is required. A physical inspection should assess the underlying structure, cooling and electrical components, steering and suspension, wheel and tire condition, airbag and restraint systems, sensor alignment, and the operation of all affected systems before purchase.