2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is listed with “Left Rear” as the auction’s primary damage classification. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this location: the vehicle shows extensive deformation to the left rear door and quarter panel, missing wheel-arch trim, and scuffing on the left rear bumper. The left rear door has severe inward denting with multiple sharp creases, particularly around the handle area, rear edge, and lower-middle section. The adjacent left rear quarter panel is also severely deformed above and around the wheel arch, with irregular contours and creasing extending toward the rear bumper. The wheel-arch molding and nearby trim are missing or broken, leaving exposed mounting areas and irregular edges. The left rear bumper corner has minor-to-moderate scratches and surface scuffing. The vehicle decodes as a GLS-Class SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline V6 engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It has three seating rows and a seven-seat configuration. The VIN data identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz GLS 450-4M. Two NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year. Both concern communication-module software that may interfere with the emergency eCall system, potentially causing incorrect vehicle-location information or preventing connection with the emergency services call center. The listed remedies involve a free software update by a Mercedes-Benz dealer or through an over-the-air update. Recall completion for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase. The provided findings address visible exterior damage only. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the condition of the door, quarter panel, wheel-arch mounting points, bumper structure, wheel and tire, suspension, alignment, sensors, and any components behind the damaged panels.