2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is listed with an auction primary-damage designation of “Left Rear.” The Stage 1 photo review states that the visible evidence supports this designation, with severe deformation and breakage concentrated around the left rear quarter panel, tail-lamp area, and rear bumper. The most significant damage affects the left rear corner. The left rear quarter panel is heavily deformed around the tail-lamp opening and wheel-arch area, with extensive scraping and paint abrasion. The left rear bumper cover is cracked or broken, displaced from the body, and hanging at the rear corner, with additional lower bumper sections separated. The left rear tail lamp is out of position, with a large surrounding gap and exposed mounting or inner components. Missing or open trim areas and deformed bodywork are also reported around the lamp assembly. Both visible left-side doors have moderate lower-section damage, including broad dents, creases, and multiple scrape marks. The left running board and adjacent rocker area also show extensive light-colored scraping and surface damage. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV with AWD, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a 9-speed transmission. The decoded engine output is listed as 375 horsepower. Factory-listed safety and driver-assistance equipment includes ABS, electronic stability control, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, front and rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system. The documented damage is primarily concentrated along the left side and left rear corner. Repair assessment should include the quarter panel, bumper assemblies, tail lamp and mounting areas, surrounding trim, rocker/side-step components, and any related structural or internal parts concealed behind the damaged exterior.