2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction record lists this 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 as salvage, with suspension recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the photos show a deployed front passenger-side airbag but no clear visible suspension damage; therefore, the stated suspension claim is not supported by the visible evidence, and the salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The documented visible damage is severe deployment of the front passenger-side airbag. White airbag fabric is protruding from the lower passenger-side dashboard area. Airbag-system components, occupant sensors, pretensioners, dashboard structures, and related wiring should be professionally inspected and replaced as required before the vehicle is considered safe. The instrument display reportedly shows “Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Operator’s Manual.” This indicates a limitation in the Active Brake Assist system and requires diagnostic testing. A yellow engine-shaped warning lamp is also illuminated; the specific engine or emissions fault cannot be determined from the available finding. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a U.S.-built 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, C300 trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and front and side airbags listed for the first and second rows. The VIN is 55SWF4JB9JU248071. NHTSA records provided for this model and year include multiple recalls involving emergency-call communication software, front-seat belt retraction, passenger-airbag occupant classification, headlights, roof-panel bonding, battery mounting or protection, steering components, and other equipment. Some recalls apply only to specific body styles, drivetrains, or equipment configurations. Recall completion should be verified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer using the VIN, particularly for airbag, steering, battery, lighting, and communication-system campaigns.