2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 sedan with a salvage title designation. The auction lists “Right Rear” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with severe damage clearly visible at the right rear quarter panel, lamp, and bumper corner. The right rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are extensively creased and crushed, with displaced body material around the rear-lamp opening. The right rear bumper corner is missing or broken away, leaving components exposed beside the rear wheel. The right rear tail-lamp assembly is broken and incomplete, with internal components and an illuminated-colored bulb visible. Wiring and other components are exposed and hanging below the damaged corner. The adjacent right edge of the trunk lid is also creased and deformed, with an irregular opening beside the lamp area. The extent of the visible damage warrants inspection of the inner quarter structure, bumper reinforcement, wheel-house area, lighting system, wiring, trunk fitment, and related mechanical components before purchase. Additional findings include light scuff marks on the lower corner of the front bumper and a localized tear in the front driver-seat cushion, exposing lighter-colored underlying material. According to the VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the decoded C300-4M trim designation. The VIN data does not provide a confirmed drivetrain value. NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with certain 2018 C300 configurations. These include recalls involving emergency-call communication software, front seat-belt retraction, air-bag and occupant-classification systems, headlight adjustment, the steering rack, the 12-volt battery and its mounting or positive-terminal protection, rear-window bonding, and—on vehicles with a panoramic sunroof—front roof-panel bonding. Campaigns listed include 17V627000, 18V207000, 18V456000, 18V608000, 18V725000, 18V838000, 18V850000, 18V872000, 18V906000, 19V130000, 19V586000, 21V032000, 21V058000, 21V072000, 21V197000, 21V509000, 22V365000, and 23V854000. Recall applicability and completion status should be confirmed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer using the VIN. The findings describe substantial visible collision damage, but they do not establish the vehicle’s running condition, air-bag status, alignment, structural integrity, water intrusion, or the full extent of hidden damage. A complete mechanical, electrical, structural, and underbody inspection is recommended before purchase or repair.