2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 is listed with an auction primary-damage claim of “Right Side.” This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1’s photo review found the claim only partially supported: visible damage is concentrated around the front-right lower bumper and front-right wheel, while no clear damage to the right-side doors, quarter panel, or other right-side body panels was visible. The front-right lower bumper opening is missing its grille or trim insert, with dark internal components visible. A narrow black trim piece is also hanging below the lower front bumper. The front-right alloy wheel has multiple scraped areas and finish loss along the outer spokes and rim edge. Light paint scuffs and surface discoloration are visible along the front-right hood edge and adjacent upper fender. The right-side curtain airbags are deployed. Pale blue airbag fabric is hanging from the roofline above both the front and rear right-side windows. The instrument cluster also shows illuminated traction-control, airbag, ABS, and check-engine warning indicators. These findings indicate that the vehicle requires a comprehensive collision, restraint-system, brake-system, and diagnostic inspection before it should be considered roadworthy. The condition of the airbag modules, seat-belt pretensioners, sensors, wiring, control modules, structural areas, and related interior trim should be verified, and the warning systems should be diagnosed after repairs. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, automatic nine-speed transmission, and a C300-4M trim designation. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in the United States. The supplied NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with 2018 C-Class/C300 vehicles. These include recalls involving eCall communication software, roof-panel bonding on vehicles with a panoramic sunroof, front-seatback locking, airbag and occupant-classification systems, front-seat-belt retraction, headlight adjustment, steering components, battery mounting or electrical protection, rear-window bonding, and other equipment-specific issues. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by the VIN through a Mercedes-Benz dealer or NHTSA before purchase, particularly given the deployed airbags and illuminated warning indicators.