2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE400

The vehicle is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 400 SUV with a 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline V6 engine (M276), producing 329 hp. The VIN decoding identifies Mercedes-Benz of North America as the manufacturer and Vance, Alabama, USA, as the assembly location. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as front-end damage. Based on the Stage 1 assessment, the visible front-left fender and bumper damage supports the auction’s “FRONT END” primary-damage code. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The most significant visible damage is concentrated at the front-left corner. The front-left fender is severely crushed, with multiple sharp creases, substantial deformation above and behind the wheel, an irregular wheel-arch contour, and light-colored paint transfer or scuffing. The front-left bumper corner is moderately damaged, with torn and broken trim, an open lower-corner section, surface deformation, and loose or detached pieces hanging downward near the ground. Additional light-colored scuffing is visible on the black paint around the damaged fender and bumper area. The interior shows minor cosmetic wear. The driver’s seat lower cushion has surface creasing with localized discoloration or abrasion, the steering-wheel rim has shiny worn areas along the hand-contact surfaces, and the front center armrest has a localized worn or abraded patch. The visible findings indicate substantial front-left exterior collision damage. A complete inspection should verify the condition of the wheel, suspension, steering, lighting, bumper mounting points, body structure, and any related safety systems before purchase.