2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification, with substantial damage to the hood, front bumper, right-front fender edge, and adjacent front components. The most significant damage is concentrated at the right-front corner. The hood is severely deformed, with a pronounced raised and creased area, an uneven front edge, and a large gap above the right headlamp. The right side of the front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, and detached, leaving a large opening that exposes components behind it. The center-right bumper section also has creases, splits, and heavy white abrasion. The lower grille on the right-center side is broken and displaced, with damaged plastic and visible gaps. The right-front fender edge near the headlamp is broken and irregular, with an open gap exposing dark components. The perimeter around the right-front headlamp is missing or separated in places, exposing mounting and support areas; the findings do not confirm damage to the headlamp itself. Broken black plastic components, jagged edges, exposed hardware, and surrounding components are also visible in the front engine-bay area. These findings indicate that the vehicle requires a detailed inspection of the underlying front-end structure, supports, cooling and electrical components, lighting system, and mechanical systems before repair or road use. Additional cosmetic damage includes light abrasion on the lower-right hood and light scuffing on the rear bumper. No other damage findings were provided. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with rear-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M264 engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The decoded output lists 255 horsepower and identifies the vehicle as manufactured in Vance, Alabama, USA. Official NHTSA recall records identify several campaigns applicable to some 2019 C-Class/C300 vehicles. They include communication-module and emergency-call software issues, a possible roof-panel bonding issue on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a steering-rack locknut issue on certain rear-wheel-drive vehicles, a radar-sensor software issue on vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package, a 12-volt battery mounting-bracket issue, front seat-belt retraction, incorrectly adjusted LED headlights following repair, a fuel-rail and injector leakage issue, and rearview-camera software. Campaign numbers include 21V058000, 22V365000, 23V854000, 18V850000, 19V540000, 19V586000, 21V032000, 21V072000, 21V197000, 21V509000, 21V961000, and 22V232000. Recall applicability and completion status should be confirmed by the VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase, particularly because several campaigns depend on equipment or prior repair history.