2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS GLS450-4M

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with damage exceeding 75% and identifies the primary damage as rear-end damage. These are auction classifications, not independently established findings. Stage 1’s photo review supports the rear-end classification because the rear bumper cover is missing and rear components are exposed. However, the photos do not establish or quantify damage exceeding 75% of the vehicle’s value or total vehicle damage. Documented exterior damage includes a severely damaged or missing rear bumper cover across the lower rear of the vehicle. The bumper reinforcement, mounting components, exhaust outlets, and other under-bumper components are exposed. The fuel-filler door is also missing, leaving the filler opening and related components visible. The driver-side rear door has a broad depression and horizontal crease, while the passenger-side rear door has several dents across the middle and lower sections. Several shallow dents are present on the driver-side front door. Inside the vehicle, the driver seat’s outer lower bolster shows surface abrasion and brownish discoloration. The vehicle is identified by the VIN decoder as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450-4M SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline six-cylinder M276 engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It is configured with three seating rows and seating for seven occupants. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. A complete repair estimate and physical inspection are recommended, particularly of the exposed rear structure, bumper mounting points, exhaust-related components, fuel-filler area, and any associated systems that may have been affected by the rear impact.