2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

This 2024 Mercedes-Benz C 300 is listed by the auction with a Salvage condition and “Rear” as the primary damage classification. The Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence supports the Rear classification because extensive damage and missing components are concentrated at the rear. The Salvage title status could not be independently confirmed from the available images. The vehicle has severe collision damage across the rear end. The rear bumper cover is missing, while the detached blue bumper cover and a separate damaged exterior body piece are shown on the ground. Exposed areas include internal components, brackets, wiring, mounting points, lower rear structure, and the exhaust heat shield. Both rear tail-lamp assemblies are missing, leaving their cavities and mounting structures exposed. The left rear quarter panel behind the rear door is absent or torn away around the fuel-filler opening, exposing the filler housing and inner body components. The right rear corner also has substantial missing exterior panel material and exposed mounting components. The trunk lid and adjacent rear panel show moderate damage, including deformation, uneven gaps, displaced surfaces, and an irregular rear edge. The center rear license-plate area is empty. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of hidden structural, electrical, fuel-system, exhaust, suspension, or mechanical components. A complete physical inspection is necessary, including checks for frame or unibody damage, wiring and lighting-system faults, fuel-filler damage, water or debris intrusion, and the operation of the trunk and rear safety systems. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with the C 300 trim, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (M254), and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoded manufacturing location is East London, South Africa. No drive type was provided in the decoding data. Official recalls listed for this model and model year include campaign 23V880000 for a fuel-pump issue that may cause loss of drive power; campaign 24V115000 for incorrectly manufactured 80-amp fuses that may cause loss of drive power or loss of safety functions and increase fire risk; and campaign 25V253000 concerning the driver-side front seat-belt tensioner cover, which may allow the seat-belt anchor to come loose. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase.