2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK GLK250 BLUETEC 4-MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE,” with “MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1’s assessment found that the visible evidence does not support the certificate-of-salvage claim for more than 75% damage; the vehicle appears substantially intact, with only minor cosmetic findings visible. The minor dent/scratches classification is only partially supported because surface scuffing is visible, but no unambiguous dent was identified in the photos. The visible cosmetic findings include cloudy, oxidized lenses on both front headlamps; a localized abrasion on the outer bolster of the driver’s seat; discoloration and shiny surface wear on the steering-wheel rim; and a dark bluish paint scuff near the lower edge of the driver-side front door and adjacent rocker area. No mechanical or structural assessment is provided by these findings. A physical inspection is recommended to verify the vehicle’s condition and the basis for the salvage designation.