2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed by the auction as Salvage, with “Front & Rear” recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1’s photo review supports the Front & Rear classification: substantial missing and damaged components are visible at both ends of the vehicle. At the front, the bumper cover, central grille, headlamp assemblies, and associated exterior trim are missing. The radiator/cooling assembly, bumper mounting structures, brackets, wiring, and other internal components are exposed. Light scuffing and abrasion marks are also visible on the forward portion of the hood. The right rear quarter panel is severely creased and deformed around the fuel-filler opening and above the wheel. The right rear door and adjacent lower side panel have dents and localized deformation, and the fuel-filler door is missing. The left rear quarter panel and rear corner show extensive creasing and crushed areas around the rear lamp opening and wheel arch. At the rear, the bumper cover, both rear lamp assemblies, multiple bumper inserts, lower trim pieces, and related exterior panels are missing. The bumper reinforcement, absorber, mounting hardware, connectors, and lower rear components are exposed. A long, narrow component is hanging from the right rear lower corner. The extent of the visible damage indicates that substantial structural, electrical, lighting, cooling-system, and body-repair inspection will be required. Mechanical condition, frame alignment, airbag status, and the operation of systems cannot be determined from the supplied findings. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, C300-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The NHTSA data lists the vehicle as manufactured in East London, South Africa, and indicates standard ABS, stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rearview camera system. NHTSA records identify recalls associated with this model year, including campaigns 20V068000 and 21V058000 for emergency-call communication-module issues, 20V364000 for possible turbocharger oil-line leaks, 21V032000 for front seat-belt retraction, 21V197000 and 23V854000 concerning bonding of the front roof panel on applicable vehicles, 21V509000 concerning LED headlamp adjustment, and 22V232000 concerning rearview-camera display operation. Recall applicability and completion status for this individual vehicle should be confirmed by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.