2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the vehicle as Salvage with Front End as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the auction’s “Front End” damage code; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely crushed and deformed across the front and central sections, with multiple deep creases. The front bumper cover and grille/fascia are missing, exposing the reinforcement bar, cooling assemblies, wiring, and mounting components. Both headlamp assemblies are absent. Front-end plastic brackets and support components are broken or separated, with loose wiring and detached pieces visible near the front corners. The exposed cooling assemblies and surrounding supports show localized distortion. The front fender edges around the headlamp and wheel-arch areas are torn, broken, or missing sections, exposing internal components. At the rear, the lower bumper trim or diffuser is missing, leaving mounting points and internal components exposed. The lower rear bumper also has light scuffs and narrow scrape marks. A small dark discoloration is visible on the light-colored front passenger seat cushion. According to the supplied VIN decode, this is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, C300-4MATIC trim, with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. The supplied NHTSA recall records list campaigns involving the communication and emergency-call systems, roof-panel bonding, steering-rack components on specified vehicles, forward-collision radar software, the 12-volt battery mounting bracket, front seat-belt retraction, headlight adjustment, the fuel rail and injectors, and rearview-camera software. Recall completion status is not provided, so the VIN should be checked with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. The extent of the collision damage also warrants a complete inspection of the structure, cooling system, wiring, steering, suspension, restraint systems, and driver-assistance components before the vehicle is considered roadworthy.