2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this claim, with extensive visible damage to the hood, grille, front emblem trim, and front bumper assembly. The hood is severely deformed across the front edge and both front corners, with deep creases, folded and raised sections, chipped paint, and an opening near the center. The grille mesh is broken, displaced, and separated, leaving gaps that expose components behind it. The silver grille surround, emblem trim, and horizontal center trim are cracked, bent, detached, and projecting outward. The front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, separated, and displaced across the center and both lower corners. Large openings expose internal components. The lower black and silver bumper trim is pulled away from the bumper cover, and some front-fascia sections are missing. Paint chipping and surface scuffing are visible on the hood, grille area, and bumper. The findings do not establish the condition of concealed components, cooling systems, sensors, lighting, steering, suspension, safety systems, or the underlying structure; these areas require a thorough physical inspection and diagnostic assessment. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450-4M, a gasoline-powered SUV with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and three seating rows for seven occupants. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. NHTSA records show multiple recalls applicable to the 2020 GLS450, including issues involving air-conditioning drain hoses and possible water intrusion, fuel rail and injector leakage, emergency-call and multimedia software, the dashboard and front air-bag wiring, ESP software, electrical ground connections, seat assemblies and third-row seatback locks, rear crossmember welds, suspension components, rear door window trim, and transmission-control software. Recall repairs should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, as the records provided do not confirm whether the repairs have been completed.