2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The vehicle is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 300 sedan, VIN WDDGF5EB1BA522630. NHTSA decoding identifies a gasoline-powered 3.0-liter V6 with six cylinders, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Sindelfingen, Germany. The auction record lists the vehicle as salvage, with “Right Side” identified as the primary damage. However, Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence does not support the stated right-side damage claim: the extensive damage is concentrated on the vehicle’s left side, including the left front and rear doors, rocker panel, rear quarter panel, B-pillar area, and left rear bumper. The left side has severe collision damage, including extensive crushing, sharp creasing, torn metal, exposed inner material, and irregular deformation across multiple adjoining panels. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are heavily damaged. The left rear bumper cover is displaced and separated from the body, leaving wide gaps and exposed mounting or internal components. The left exterior mirror is missing, with its mounting components exposed. The left front and rear door windows are broken or missing, and glass fragments are present inside the passenger compartment, including on the rear seat and floor. The left-side curtain airbags are visibly deployed along the roofline and window openings. The instrument cluster displays check-engine, ABS, airbag, brake, tire-pressure, and stability-control-related warning indicators. There is also light cosmetic scuffing and discoloration on the front bumper cover, mainly on the left side. Given the severe structural-looking side deformation, deployed airbags, missing glass, and multiple warning indicators, the vehicle requires comprehensive physical inspection and substantial collision, restraint-system, glass, electrical, and mechanical evaluation before repair or purchase decisions are made.