2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction lists the primary damage as “Left Side.” Stage 1’s claim check states that the visible evidence supports this classification, with extensive damage to the left front fender, left front door, mirror area, and lower rocker/side trim. The left exterior mirror is detached from the door and hanging by exposed wiring, with mounting components visible. The left front fender is severely crushed and creased around the rear edge near the front door and wheel opening. The left front door has multiple deep creases and broad deformation extending from the mirror area to the lower door. The door and adjacent lower side also show extensive horizontal scraping, paint transfer, and distorted sheet metal. The lower left rocker panel and side-skirt trim are scraped, marked with paint transfer, and visibly deformed. Additional light-colored scuffing and paint-transfer lines are visible on the left rear door and lower left side. The supplied findings do not include an assessment of mechanical, suspension, wheel alignment, restraint-system, or underlying structural damage. A physical inspection will be required to determine the full repair scope and roadworthiness. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan, built in the United States. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and front and side airbags for the first and second seating rows. NHTSA records list multiple recalls for the 2018 C300, including campaigns involving the emergency-call communication module (21V058000, 22V365000, and 21V072000), front seat-belt retraction (21V032000), airbag and occupant-classification systems (17V627000 and 18V838000), headlight adjustment (18V906000 and 21V509000), the steering rack on applicable rear-wheel-drive vehicles (18V850000), the 12-volt battery mounting bracket and battery-cable protection (19V130000 and 18V725000), roof-panel bonding on vehicles with the applicable panoramic sunroof or prior repair (21V197000 and 23V854000), and other equipment-specific seat, glass, or body-trim issues. Recall applicability and completion should be verified by the VIN with an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or through NHTSA before purchase.