2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as **front-end damage**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper, grille, headlamps, and associated trim are missing or detached, with internal front-end components exposed. The front bumper cover, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are absent. The radiator area, front reinforcement, wiring, mounting structures, and other internal components are visible through the open front fascia. Lower front trim, underbody panels, and portions of the wheel-arch liners are also missing or detached, with some lower trim hanging below the front structure. Detached bumper, grille, underbody, trim, and lamp assemblies are shown separately; their condition and completeness should be verified before purchase. The leading edge of the hood has an uneven, raised profile around the missing lamp openings, indicating moderate deformation. Multiple dark scuff marks are visible along the lower front door and rocker-panel area, and there is light dirt and scuffing on the driver-side lower door sill and entry area. No findings are provided for the engine, transmission, suspension, airbags, cooling-system operation, electrical functionality, or underlying structural damage. A comprehensive physical inspection is recommended, including checks of the front reinforcement, radiator and cooling components, wiring, mounting points, steering and suspension components, safety systems, and alignment. The vehicle should not be considered road-ready until the missing front-end components have been properly replaced and all related systems tested. VIN decoding identifies a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The decoded vehicle is listed with a 2.1-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission; the supplied data also identifies the trim as C300d-4M, which should be confirmed against the vehicle documentation and physical specification. Standard equipment listed in the decode includes ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, front and side-impact airbags, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear-visibility system.