2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction records the vehicle as salvage with “Front End” as the primary damage. The visible missing and damaged front-end components support the unverified Front End damage classification. However, salvage status cannot be determined from exterior photographs alone. The front bumper cover, grille assembly, and both headlamp assemblies are missing. This leaves the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, brackets, and internal front components exposed. Electrical wiring and a connector are visibly hanging below the exposed front bumper area. The front edge of the hood is creased and deformed above the grille area, and several sections of its finish are lifted or missing, exposing lighter material beneath the silver surface. The extent of any damage behind the exposed components, including the radiator area and wiring, is not established by these findings. Additional cosmetic damage includes light horizontal scuffing and scratches along the lower portions of the visible side doors and adjacent lower body panels. The left rear bumper and lower rear bumper also show abrasion marks, paint transfer, and finish loss. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The decoded equipment data lists LED headlamps, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, a rear visibility system, and standard stability and traction control; the missing headlamp assemblies and other absent front-end components would require replacement and system checks. The supplied recall records list several campaigns potentially applicable to this vehicle or specific 2020 C-Class/C300 configurations. These include recalls concerning emergency-call communication modules, turbocharger oil-line fasteners and possible oil leakage, front seat-belt retraction, panoramic-sunroof front-panel bonding where equipped, LED headlamp adjustment, and rearview-camera software. Recall completion is not provided, so the VIN should be checked with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic assessment are recommended, particularly for concealed front-end damage, wiring, lighting, cooling-system components, and safety-system operation.