2023 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET

The auction record identifies the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this claim: the major visible damage is concentrated on the left door and left rocker/side-skirt area. The auction classification is an unverified claim and should not be treated as established vehicle history without further inspection. The left door has severe deformation across its lower and central sections, including a large irregular inward impact, multiple sharp creases, and surface scuffing. The left rocker panel and side skirt below the door are moderately creased and deformed, with additional scuffing along the lower edge. A white fabric consistent with a deployed side airbag is visible beside the left rear seating area, indicating that the restraint system requires inspection and likely repair. Minor dark scuffs are also present on the upper right rear quarter panel near the convertible-top beltline. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC C-Class Convertible/Cabriolet with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine rated at 255 hp. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Bremen, Germany. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to the 2023 C-Class/C 300 model range. These include fuel-pump shutdown issues under recalls 23V445000 and 23V880000; electrical wiring and ground-connection concerns under 23V463000; pre-fuse box wiring issues under 24V446000; incorrectly manufactured 80-amp fuses under 24V115000; possible incorrect replacement fuse boxes under 25V255000; and a driver-side front seat-belt tensioner cover issue under 25V253000. Recall 26V481000 also lists certain 2022–2023 C-Class vehicles for a driver’s-door-lock microswitch issue that may affect automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park operation. The completion status and applicability of each campaign should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. The visible side impact, deployed side airbag, and deformation of the door and rocker structure warrant a comprehensive physical inspection. This should include the body structure, door and side-impact components, airbag and seat-belt systems, wiring, wheel alignment and suspension, convertible-top operation, and a full diagnostic scan before repair or registration.