2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS GLS450-4M

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification because a large dent and creasing are present on the right rear door. The salvage-certificate status itself could not be confirmed from the photos. The main visible damage is on the lower outer panel of the right rear passenger door. This area has a large inward dent with multiple creases, an irregular contour along the lower rear edge, and a visible gap next to the rocker area. The damage is assessed as moderate collision damage and may require body repair or panel replacement; the condition of underlying components is not established by these findings. Inside the vehicle, the leather steering-wheel rim shows glossy, visibly worn areas. No tear or opening is visible, and this is assessed as minor cosmetic wear. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450-4M SUV, built in the United States. It is equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter gasoline V6 engine (M276), producing 362 hp according to the decoded data. The vehicle has front, side, and curtain airbag coverage, manual seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. Further inspection is recommended to verify the door structure, rocker-area alignment, door operation, adjacent body panels, and any damage not visible in the provided findings.