2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE GLE450-4M

The auction record lists this 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE as having a “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” condition and “REAR END” as the primary damage. The auction condition and title designation are unverified claims. Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible damage at the left rear corner supports the unverified rear-end primary-damage claim; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are severely crushed, with missing exterior material and exposed internal components. The left rear door has a large, irregular dent, while the left rear bumper corner is torn, displaced, and missing substantial sections. The outer left rear lamp and surrounding trim are absent or broken, and the adjacent lower tailgate is dented and deformed. A detached exterior wheel-arch or bumper component is also cracked, torn, and deformed. Additional moderate damage is visible at the front. The leading edge of the hood is uneven and deformed, with a pronounced gap above the grille and headlamp area. The lower front bumper and grille have broken and missing plastic sections, exposed mounting points, and detached trim, including a piece hanging below the bumper. The VIN decodes as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV, trim GLE450-4M, equipped with a 3.0-litre turbocharged gasoline six-cylinder M256 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz of North America in Vance, Alabama, USA. The decoder identifies standard equipment including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, front collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, parking assist, and a rear visibility system; some other features are listed as optional. The documented damage is concentrated at the rear-left corner but also includes front-end exterior damage. The extent of the rear crushing, exposed components, and missing body material warrants a thorough inspection of the underlying body structure, lighting, wiring, safety systems, suspension, and mechanical components before purchase or road use.