2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as rear damage. Stage 1’s photo assessment supports this claim, identifying visible rear-end damage including a missing rear windshield, extensive liftgate deformation, damaged rear lamp components, and cracked rear bumper sections. The rear liftgate glass is absent, leaving a large open aperture with broken glass and adhesive residue around the perimeter. The liftgate outer panel is severely crushed, with deep dents, creases, and deformation across the center and both sides. Damage extends around the emblem, trim, license-plate area, and tail-lamp sections. Paint scuffs and scrape marks are also visible on the liftgate and bumper. The right rear tail-lamp assembly is separated and appears cracked or broken, with irregular gaps and exposed dark internal areas. The lower right rear bumper cover has a pronounced crack, a displaced section, and a broken edge near the exhaust opening. A section of the right-side horizontal bumper trim is missing, leaving an elongated opening. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450-4M SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline M276 engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is listed as a seven-seat, three-row model manufactured in the United States. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class: recall 21V058000 concerning communication-module software that may report an incorrect vehicle location through the eCall emergency-call system, and recall 22V365000 concerning communication-module SIM-card software that may disable eCall. Recall completion should be verified by checking the VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. A thorough inspection is recommended to assess the liftgate structure, glass opening, lighting, bumper mounting points, rear body alignment, and any damage not visible in the provided findings.