2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as Salvage with Front End primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated Front End classification, while the Salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300, decoded as a C-Class Convertible/Cabriolet with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder M274 gasoline engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. The VIN data identifies the vehicle as manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Bremen, Germany. The decoded trim is listed as C300-4M; the available VIN data does not specify the drivetrain. The front end has extensive collision damage. The front bumper cover, outer fascia, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, wiring, and mounting structures. The hood has a large depressed and creased area across its front section, with an irregular leading edge and damage near both front corners. The exposed front bumper reinforcement is visibly deformed at the right-side end and adjacent mounting area. The visible front fender leading edge is incomplete and irregular around the missing headlamp area, with internal mounting components exposed. Additional exterior damage includes several shallow dents on the visible-side rear door and adjacent rear quarter panel, along with light scuffing and localized paint marks in the same area. The left portion of the steering-wheel rim has cracking and surface wear in its covering. The findings document visible body and component damage only. They do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, wiring, steering, suspension, restraint systems, or other components that may have been affected by the collision. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase, and the vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until the missing and damaged safety-related components have been properly repaired and tested. The provided NHTSA recall information includes campaigns concerning the emergency-call communication module software (21V058000, 22V365000, and 21V072000), front-seat-belt retraction (21V032000), seatback locking (18V207000 and 19V130000), air-bag and occupant-classification systems (17V627000 and 18V838000), headlamp adjustment or replacement (18V906000 and 21V509000), roof-panel bonding where applicable (21V197000 and 23V854000), steering components on applicable configurations (18V850000 and 18V872000), 12-volt battery mounting and electrical protection (19V586000 and 18V725000), rear beltline trim (18V456000), and rear-window bonding (18V608000). Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.