2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover, center grille, and lower front fascia are missing, and the front edge of the hood is visibly deformed. The front bumper assembly is extensively stripped, exposing the bumper reinforcement, impact absorber, radiator area, internal mounting components, and lower cooling components. The lower front trim and air-intake pieces are also absent. The hood has a visibly uneven, raised front edge with deformation across its leading section. Electrical wiring and connectors are hanging below the exposed front-end structure. The full extent of damage cannot be determined from these findings alone. The exposed cooling components, mounting structures, wiring, sensors, lighting, and other behind-the-bumper systems should be physically inspected before purchase. The vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until the front-end structure, cooling system, electrical systems, restraint systems, alignment, and all driver-assistance features have been checked and repaired as necessary. The VIN decodes as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan with the S580-4M trim, a 4.0-liter M176 gasoline V8, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany. Official NHTSA recall records provided for this vehicle include a fuel-pump recall that may cause loss of drive power; a communication-module software recall that may disable the emergency call system; an engine-control software recall for certain S580 vehicles that may result in overheating or stalling; an emergency-call-system recall for certain S580 4MATIC vehicles; and a front-brake-hose recall involving possible brake-fluid leakage. Recall completion should be confirmed by the VIN and with Mercedes-Benz before the vehicle is operated.