2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies the primary damage as “Rear.” Stage 1’s assessment states that visible rear-end collision damage contradicts the “Clear” condition designation and supports the stated “Rear” damage classification. The observed damage is concentrated at the rear of the vehicle. The image-right rear quarter panel has a pronounced dent and crease around the tail lamp, extending toward the trunk opening. The image-right tail-lamp lens is broken, with internal lamp components exposed. The trunk-lid gap at the interface with the image-right quarter panel is uneven, and tape has been applied across the surrounding area. The rear bumper is also significantly damaged. The bumper cover is detached on the image-left side and hangs below the vehicle, with a large section extending onto the ground. The lower image-right corner has a torn and gouged section with scraped paint and exposed irregular plastic. In addition, the left exterior side mirror is missing completely. Its internal components and wiring are exposed, and the mirror housing and glass will require replacement. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive information not specified in the supplied data. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in the United States. The vehicle is equipped with standard front, side, and curtain airbag information as decoded, along with standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, and rear visibility-system features. A thorough inspection should verify the condition of the rear structural components, trunk sealing and alignment, lighting and wiring, bumper mounting points, side-mirror electrical connections, and any related safety-system faults before repair or purchase.