2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C 43 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed by the auction with a **Salvage** condition designation and **Front End** as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence strongly supports the stated Front End primary-damage claim; however, the Salvage designation cannot be independently confirmed from photographs alone. The front end has sustained extensive collision damage. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the front reinforcement, cooling components, wiring, and internal mounting areas. A detached black grille assembly is shown separately, with separated sections and damaged mounting points. Both front headlamp assemblies are absent, leaving open mounting areas and exposed wiring at the front corners. The hood is deformed along the front edge and center-right area, with a raised, folded contour, pronounced creasing, irregular gaps, and a visibly lifted leading edge. Both front fenders are damaged: the front-left fender is creased around the forward section and wheel opening, while the front-right fender is deformed around the forward section and wheel-opening edge, with an irregular gap to the hood. Structural and cooling-area damage is also visible. The front bumper reinforcement is uneven across its width, with pronounced deformation and displaced mounting areas on the right side. The exposed radiator and condenser area is displaced; the lower heat exchanger is hanging forward and angled downward. The upper front cooling support and surrounding mounting area are visibly uneven and deformed. Front splash-shield and trim pieces are detached and hanging at the lower corners, while wiring and connectors are exposed and disconnected in the bumper and headlamp areas. The instrument display shows a **“Check Right Low Beam”** warning, consistent with the observed absence of the front headlamp assemblies, although the underlying electrical condition requires physical diagnosis. The VIN decodes to a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan in AMG C 43 trim, built with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine rated at 402 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured in East London, South Africa. The provided factory data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. Further inspection and repair assessment should include the front structure, cooling system, headlamp wiring, sensors, mounting points, and any concealed mechanical or safety-system damage before determining roadworthiness or repair cost.