2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C 43 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed with an auction primary-damage designation of **Front End**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover and grille are missing, one headlamp assembly is absent, and the hood and driver-side front fender show visible damage. The front end has extensive collision-related damage and missing components. The bumper cover, grille, lower fascia panels, and associated trim are absent or detached, leaving the bumper reinforcement, radiator and condenser area, brackets, mounting points, and wiring exposed. The driver-side front headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity with internal components visible. The removed bumper and grille components are shown separated from the vehicle. The hood has dents and deformation along the front edge and driver-side corner, with multiple scrape marks and exposed darker substrate. A wide gap is visible between the hood and the adjacent front fender/fascia. The driver-side front fender is also deformed near the headlamp opening, with displaced panel contours. Light linear scuffing and dirt-colored transfer are present on the lower driver-side front door and adjacent side skirt. Because multiple front-end components are missing and internal cooling, structural-support, mounting, and wiring areas are exposed, the condition of concealed components cannot be determined from these findings alone. A complete physical inspection should verify the reinforcement and mounting structure, cooling system, wiring, lighting and safety systems, hood and fender alignment, and any mechanical or electronic damage before repair or purchase decisions are made. Factory decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43 sedan, built with a 3.0-liter gasoline V6 engine, automatic transmission, and nine transmission speeds. The decoded data lists a 362-horsepower engine, left-hand drive, five-passenger seating, and standard systems including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, and rear visibility equipment.