2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK GLK350 4-MATIC

The vehicle is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK listed with a salvage title and “SIDE” as the auction’s primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the side-damage claim, based on extensive deformation and scraping affecting the rear door, quarter panel, rocker area, bumper corner, and rear tire. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from the provided photos. The most significant damage is concentrated around both rear side sections. On the left, the rear door has a large irregular dent with multiple creases, scraped paint, and dark paint transfer. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are extensively deformed, with scraped paint and exposed dark scuffing. The rocker panel below the rear door is creased and deformed, including a dark damaged section protruding near the rear wheel. The left rear bumper corner also has extensive black scuffing, scraped paint, and surface deformation. The left rear tire appears severely damaged, with lower-sidewall deformation and an irregular torn or separated section next to the wheel. The right rear door and quarter-panel area likewise show deep deformation, scraped paint, and dark transfer marks around the rear wheel. Additional front-end damage is visible. The front grille has multiple broken or missing plastic sections, leaving an open area through which the radiator is exposed. The front edge of the hood has a visible crease and uneven deformation above the grille opening. The front bumper cover has multiple light scratches and scuff marks around the grille and lower openings. The visible condition indicates substantial body and collision damage, particularly around the rear side structures and left rear wheel area. The damaged tire should be treated as unsafe until replaced, and the exposed radiator area, wheel/tire assembly, suspension, rocker structure, body alignment, and possible hidden mechanical or safety-system damage should be physically inspected before purchase or road use. Repair requirements and costs cannot be determined from the provided findings alone.