2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” Stage 1’s photo review reports that the visible evidence supports this designation, with localized damage on the right rear quarter panel around the wheel-arch area. The recorded damage consists of moderate paint scraping and chipping on the lower right rear quarter panel, immediately below and behind the right rear tail lamp and adjacent to the wheel opening. The white finish is missing in an irregular area, exposing gray underlying material. The same damage is visible from multiple views. No other damage findings were provided. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450, an all-wheel-drive SUV with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, turbocharger, and nine-speed automatic transmission. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 22V365000 concerns communication-module SIM-card software that may disable the emergency call system; the stated remedy is a software update. Recall 24V207000 concerns an improperly secured 48-volt ground connection under the passenger seat, which may overheat and increase the risk of fire; the stated remedy is inspection and tightening as necessary. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the condition beneath the scraped area and confirm that no additional quarter-panel, wheel-arch, or structural damage is present.