2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1’s photo review does not support the SIDE classification; the visible damage is concentrated around the rear bumper and rear corner areas. Salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The rear bumper cover and lower bumper trim are missing across the rear of the vehicle. Black bumper support components, wiring, and other under-bumper parts are exposed. Both the left and right rear bumper corner covers and adjacent trim are also missing, exposing internal bumper components and lower rear body areas. The fuel-filler door is missing from the left rear quarter panel, leaving the filler recess exposed. A 12-volt battery charging-system warning is visible on the instrument display: “Stop Vehicle To Charge the 12 V Battery Do Not Switch Off Vehicle.” Multiple warning indicators are also illuminated. The available photos do not establish the underlying cause, so the charging system and related electrical components require diagnosis. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450 4MATIC SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed transmission. It was manufactured in the United States. A thorough inspection should include the exposed rear bumper structure and wiring, the rear body and fuel-filler area, all warning-system functions, and the 12-volt battery charging system.