2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML ML350 BLUETEC 4-MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as “PERMIT NO BRAND – UNFIT” and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible hood and front bumper damage supports the FRONT END classification. However, the available photos do not establish the auction’s “UNFIT” or “PERMIT NO BRAND” condition claim. The front-left portion of the hood has a pronounced depression, an uneven surface, and an irregular front edge above the headlamp. The lower-left corner of the front bumper cover has a jagged opening with cracked white plastic and exposed dark components. The lower bumper insert or grille section is missing, leaving an open cavity, while adjacent trim is displaced or broken. A chrome-colored bumper accent is also detached from the damaged lower-left area. Inside the vehicle, the outer bolster of the front driver’s seat has a large worn-through area. The black upholstery surface is missing in this section, exposing a light-colored underlying layer. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUV, specifically an ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine, and a U.S. manufacturing location. The reported findings are limited to visible exterior collision damage and seat-upholstery wear; the mechanical, structural, lighting, restraint, and cooling-system condition are not established by the supplied information and should be verified through a physical inspection.