2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction record lists this 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 as Salvage, with Front End recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated Front End claim, with extensive missing and damaged front-end components visible. The front bumper cover and main grille, including the grille surround, are missing. The bumper reinforcement, cooling components, mounting brackets, lower supports, and other internal front-end components are exposed. One front headlamp assembly, on the left side as viewed in the image, is also absent. The front fender above the front wheel is missing, while the remaining panel edges and mounting areas around the headlamp and fender opening are torn, irregular, and visibly deformed. The hood has moderate deformation along its front edge and left front corner, with an uneven raised gap above the front fascia. Detached bumper, grille, lower underbody panel, and lighting components are shown separately on the ground; several pieces have fractured or broken plastic sections. These findings indicate that substantial front-end parts replacement and related inspection will be required. The available findings do not confirm the condition of the underlying cooling system, frame or unibody structure, suspension, steering, electrical systems, airbags, or engine. A star-shaped crack with radiating fracture lines is present in the upper central windshield. Several light scratches and scuffs are visible on the side door panels, and the lower rear bumper has light scrape marks and pale transfer-like scuffing. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M274 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and direct TPMS. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The decode does not provide a drivetrain designation. NHTSA records list multiple recalls for certain vehicles in this model and year range. These include recalls involving emergency-call communication software, front seat-belt retraction, seatback locking on certain body styles, headlight adjustment, occupant-classification software, steering components, battery mounting or protection, windshield or roof-panel bonding on applicable vehicles, and other equipment-specific issues. Recall applicability and completion should be verified directly by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase, particularly because the front lighting and windshield areas have visible damage. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan are strongly recommended before estimating repairs or determining roadworthiness.