2023 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, the Stage 1 photo review found that the visible damage is concentrated at the front end, with no clear primary damage along the vehicle’s right side; the photos do not support the auction’s stated primary-damage area. The vehicle has severe front-end collision damage. The hood is extensively crushed, with sharp creases across the front and center sections and an unevenly raised, distorted leading edge. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator assembly, brackets, wiring, and other front-end components. Both visible front headlamp assemblies are absent, leaving their mounting areas and internal components exposed. The front fender edges adjacent to the missing fascia are severely deformed, with irregular edges and open gaps around the hood and wheel areas. The radiator/condenser area, reinforcement members, brackets, and lower front components are exposed, and visible fins and surrounding panels show localized physical disturbance. The full condition of the underlying structural, cooling, electrical, restraint, and driver-assistance systems cannot be determined from these findings and should be verified through a complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan. Additional cosmetic damage includes thin gray scuffs and scratches along the lower side doors and rear quarter area, together with minor dark scuffing and localized paint chips on the lower rear bumper. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC sedan, built in South Africa. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M254 engine, rated at 255 horsepower, and all-wheel drive. The transmission specification was not provided. NHTSA records list multiple recalls applicable to the 2023 C 300/C-Class range. These include fuel-pump shutdown concerns, electrical wiring and ground-connection issues, an 80-amp fuse or main fuse-box defect, a possible driver-side front seat-belt-cover and anchor issue, and a driver’s-door-lock microswitch issue associated with possible parking-brake or Auto-Park operation. Some recalls involve vehicle-specific applicability or prior repair verification. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase, and all outstanding repairs should be completed by an authorized dealer.