2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER

The auction record lists the vehicle as “BOS - ACTIVE” with hail as the primary damage classification. Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible evidence does not support a hail-damage pattern: the hood appears largely smooth without numerous small shallow dents, while the roof is not shown clearly enough to assess. Stage 1 also reported that the photos do not provide visible evidence confirming the unverified “BOS - ACTIVE” claim. The most significant visible exterior damage is an irregular opening in the lower front bumper, below the license-plate mounting area, where black bumper-cover material is missing and underlying components are exposed. Both front headlamp lenses appear cloudy and discolored. Multiple areas of surface corrosion are visible. Moderate corrosion appears along the lower edges of the front door, the side rocker area, the left cargo door, and the lower rocker-panel edge. The visible steel wheels also show extensive orange-brown corrosion around the rims and lug-hole areas. Minor corrosion is present on the central rear-door latch hardware. The rear bumper has several light scuff marks and areas of worn discoloration. The driver’s seat lower cushion has a substantial torn and frayed section along its outer edge, with separated stitching and underlying material visible. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, VIN WD3BE7CD4GP353967 identifies a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 cargo van built in Germany. It is listed with rear-wheel drive (4x2), a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine, and a Class 2G GVWR rating of 8,001–9,000 lb. A physical inspection should be performed to assess the exposed bumper area, the extent of corrosion, and the vehicle’s mechanical and structural condition.