2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction record identifies the vehicle as Salvage with “Rear” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible rear-end collision damage supports the unverified “Rear” damage code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photos. The documented damage is concentrated at the left rear. The rear bumper cover is severely torn and cracked across the lower edge, with the left corner pulled away, open gaps, and scraped white paint. The left bumper corner is separated from the quarter panel and tail-lamp area. Sections of the lower bumper trim or diffuser are missing, with mounting clips and an open lower edge visible. The trunk lid has moderate deformation and a visible crease in the lower-left area below the license-plate recess. Its lower edge has an uneven gap relative to the bumper and adjacent body panels. The left rear tail lamp is separated from the surrounding body and bumper edges, with exposed mounting material and a large uneven gap beneath it. These findings indicate that bumper, lower trim, trunk-lid, tail-lamp mounting, and potentially adjacent structural or attachment components require inspection and repair. The provided findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, electrical, safety, or hidden structural systems. The VIN decodes as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, manufactured in South Africa, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M264 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The decoded trim is C300-4M; the drivetrain field was not specified in the provided VIN data. The supplied NHTSA records list five recalls associated with this make, model, and year: a fuel-pump recall that may cause loss of drive power; three communication-module software recalls affecting emergency-call or vehicle-location functionality; a front seat-belt retractor recall; and a rearview-camera software recall. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.