2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as rear damage. Stage 1 reports that this claim is supported by visible evidence, with substantial damage at the left rear quarter panel and left rear bumper. The most significant damage is concentrated on the left rear corner. The left rear quarter panel has a large, deep dent with creased deformation between the rear door and taillight. The left rear bumper corner and lower edge are severely deformed, with torn material, openings, and broken sections. The lower bumper trim is detached and hanging. The left rear tire is visibly deflated, with the sidewall compressed against the ground, and should be inspected before any movement of the vehicle. The rear impact area should be checked for damage to the wheel, suspension, alignment, inner panels, mounting points, and underlying structure. Additional exterior issues include a missing front bumper tow-eye cover, several small areas of chipped paint on the hood, and light scuffing on the front bumper. Inside, light white scuff marks are visible on the passenger-side dashboard and adjacent center-console trim. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, identified as a C300-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in the United States. Drive type is not specified in the available decode, although the trim field identifies it as C300-4M. The vehicle is equipped with direct tire-pressure monitoring. NHTSA records show multiple recalls associated with 2018 C300/C-Class vehicles, including recalls involving the emergency-call communication system, front seat-belt retraction, seatback locking on certain body styles, headlight adjustment, roof-panel bonding on vehicles with applicable prior repairs or panoramic sunroofs, battery mounting or electrical protection, rear-window bonding, passenger air-bag status display, and other configuration-specific items. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase, and any outstanding remedies should be completed by an authorized dealer.