2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this designation: the substantial visible damage is concentrated on the vehicle’s left side, while the right side appears comparatively intact. The main exterior damage is concentrated around the left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area. This section has a large, severe dent and crease pattern with multiple sharp deformation lines and scraped paint. The adjacent left rear door has several moderate dents, creases, and areas of abraded paint, particularly along its lower and rear portions. The interface between the rear door and quarter panel is also visibly deformed, with pronounced creasing in the lower body area. Additional scratches and scuffs are visible on the left rear door, rocker-panel area, and left rear bumper corner. A rectangular opening is present in the lower left section of the rear bumper cover, where a cover or trim piece appears to be missing. The left front roofline and upper window area contain a deployed airbag, and another airbag is deployed beside the left rear seat. These findings indicate that the restraint system will require detailed inspection and likely component replacement as part of the repair. The provided findings do not confirm the condition of the vehicle’s frame, suspension, wheel, drivetrain, or mechanical systems. The VIN decode identifies this as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with the C300-4M trim designation. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and was manufactured in the United States. The supplied NHTSA records include multiple recalls associated with 2018 C300/C-Class vehicles or specific configurations. They cover communication-module emergency-call operation, roof-panel bonding on vehicles with applicable prior repairs or panoramic sunroofs, airbag occupant classification, headlight adjustment, front seat-belt retraction, battery mounting and battery-cable protection, rear-window bonding, and other configuration-specific items. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed with a Mercedes-Benz dealer using the VIN before purchase, particularly because this vehicle has deployed airbags and visible roofline-area restraint-system damage.