2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 is listed with “Front End” as the auction’s primary-damage claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover, grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, with additional damage to the surrounding front fascia and wheel-well components. The front bumper cover is absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator assemblies, brackets, and other internal front components. The main grille and both headlamp assemblies are also missing. The lower front trim and air-management pieces are broken or displaced, and the wheel-well liners at both front corners are torn, displaced, or missing. A wiring connector and harness are hanging loose near the front-right bumper area. The exposed upper front support panel has surface abrasion. Additional cosmetic damage is visible at the rear: the rear bumper has dark scuffing and scraping across its central and lower areas, along with a localized gray abrasion or paint-transfer mark on the right rear corner. The VIN decodes as a C-Class sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine, turbocharger, and nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoded vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The VIN data does not specify the drivetrain. NHTSA records list multiple recalls affecting certain 2018 C 300 vehicles, including recalls involving emergency-call communication software, front seat-belt retraction, headlamp adjustment or replacement, the roof panel on vehicles with a panoramic sunroof, the passenger air-bag status display, the steering rack on certain rear-wheel-drive vehicles, the 12-volt battery mounting or electrical covers, and other equipment depending on the specific configuration. Recall completion and applicability should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN, particularly for the headlamp-related recalls and any equipment affected by the front-end damage. The vehicle should undergo a complete inspection of the exposed front structure, cooling system, wiring, lighting system, steering, and safety systems before repair or operation.