2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 4MATIC

The vehicle is identified as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300. Auction records list the condition as Salvage and the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage and missing components support the unverified “Front End” damage claim; however, the Salvage title status itself cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front of the vehicle has extensive collision damage. The hood has a large, deep depression across the front-center section, with sharply folded metal and a torn, irregular opening along the leading edge. The complete front bumper cover, grille, lower air-intake trim, surrounding fascia, and both headlamp assemblies are missing. This leaves the radiator and condenser/cooling stack, wiring, brackets, mounting areas, and inner front structures exposed. Both front corners show additional damage. One front fender has deformation and an incomplete wheel-opening edge, with the inner liner and mounting components exposed. The opposite front corner has an irregular gap and exposed inner components around the fender and lamp area. Multiple detached parts—including the headlamps, fascia and grille pieces, cooling components, brackets, trim, wheel-well parts, underbody panels, splash shields, and lower air guides—are laid out beside the vehicle. The corresponding lower-front and underbody covers are absent from their installed positions. The VIN decode identifies this vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible/Cabriolet manufactured in Germany, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The supplied decode lists the C300-4M trim, although the drivetrain information is not specified in the available data. The extent of the visible front-end damage means that the condition of the cooling system, structural components, wiring, steering and suspension, restraint systems, engine, transmission, and other mechanical or electrical systems requires a complete physical inspection and functional assessment. No conclusion about the vehicle’s running condition can be made from these findings. The supplied NHTSA recall data includes multiple campaigns covering 2018 C-Class and C300 variants. These involve, among other items, emergency-call communication software, front-seat-belt retraction, air-bag and passenger-occupant classification systems, headlight adjustment, the steering rack, battery mounting and electrical protection, roof-panel bonding on applicable vehicles, rear-window bonding, and convertible beltline trim. Recall applicability can vary by body style and equipment, and completion status should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.