2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC

The vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 (VIN ending 385740), identified by the VIN decoder as a GLS-Class SUV with a 3.0-liter turbocharged M256 inline-six gasoline engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. It is configured with three seating rows and seven seats and was manufactured in the United States. The auction lists the vehicle as salvage, with “Front End” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated Front End primary-damage claim. Stage 1 also notes that salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front end has extensive collision damage. The front bumper cover, outer fascia, grille, both headlamp assemblies, lower fascia pieces, corner trim, and wheel-arch liners are missing. The radiator, reinforcement bar, mounting structure, and wiring are exposed, while multiple detached front-end components are shown separately on the ground. Electrical connectors are disconnected at both front corners. The hood is deformed along its front edge and at the front-right corner, including a pronounced crushed area and an irregular panel edge. Paint and surface coating are missing from the damaged front-right hood edge. The front-right fender is also deformed at its leading edge, with exposed inner mounting areas adjacent to the missing headlamp and bumper components. The available findings document substantial front-end component loss and body-panel damage. The condition of concealed structural, cooling, electrical, restraint, suspension, and drivetrain components is not established by these findings and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection before purchase or repair.