2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction lists the primary damage as Rear. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence supports this classification: the rear trunk lid, rear bumper, left rear quarter area, and left rear lamp area show severe damage. Substantial front bumper damage is also present. At the front, large sections of the bumper cover are missing on both sides, with broken and torn remaining material, displaced lower sections, and exposed components, mounting points, wiring, and connectors. A lower bumper trim piece is detached and lying in front of the vehicle. The hood has multiple light linear scuff marks. The rear of the vehicle has extensive collision damage. The trunk lid is heavily buckled, deeply creased, and displaced above the trunk opening. The rear bumper is severely crushed, torn, cracked, and missing sections, particularly on the left side and lower center. The lower chrome-colored trim is detached. The left rear lamp assembly is missing from its normal position or detached and hanging, with exposed wiring and mounting areas. The left rear quarter panel and the left side of the trunk aperture are visibly deformed, with irregular gaps, broken trim, and exposed inner body surfaces. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 sedan with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and a stated output of 255 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured in East London, South Africa. The provided NHTSA recall data lists three applicable recall campaigns for this model and model year. Recall 23V880000 concerns a fuel pump that may shut down and cause loss of drive power. Recall 24V115000 concerns incorrectly manufactured 80-amp fuses that may fail, potentially causing loss of drive power or critical safety functions and increasing fire risk. Recall 25V253000 concerns the driver-side front seat-belt tensioner cover, which may allow the seat-belt anchor to loosen. The repair status of these recalls is not provided and should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended before purchase, including assessment of the front and rear structural areas, trunk aperture and quarter panel, lighting and wiring systems, bumper-mounted sensors, restraint systems, cooling-system components, alignment, and the operation of all safety and driver-assistance functions.