2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1’s assessment is that the visible evidence does not support a right-side-only primary damage claim. The most substantial damage is concentrated at the right front, involving the fender, front door edge, rocker trim, headlamp junction, and front bumper, with additional scuffing at the right rear quarter panel. The right front fender is severely crushed, with a deep concave deformation, multiple creases, scraped paint, and torn or irregular edges around the wheel opening. There is also a pronounced gap between the bumper and fender, along with damage at the headlamp-to-fender junction. The right front headlamp area has an irregular opening and visible separation at its lower and outer edges; the condition and operation of the lamp should be checked. The right front bumper has scuffs and scraped paint, while the lower right intake has jagged, broken, or missing trim material. The lower front portion of the right front door is deformed and creased, with scraped paint near the fender and rocker panel. The forward right rocker molding is detached or broken and hangs below the body line. Additional minor cosmetic damage consists of linear scuffs and scratches on the right front door and around the right rear wheel arch and quarter panel. Based on the visible findings, repairs may involve the right front fender, front door area, rocker trim, bumper intake and related bumper components, headlamp or surrounding components, and paintwork. The condition of the suspension, steering, wheel and tire, structural mounting points, lighting system, safety systems, and any concealed damage cannot be determined from these findings and requires a physical inspection. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, C300-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in the United States. The decode lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system; some other driver-assistance features are listed as optional.