2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 LUXURY

The vehicle is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300 sedan with a gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The VIN decodes to a vehicle manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. NHTSA data lists front driver and passenger airbags, side airbags for the first and second rows, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. The auction lists the vehicle as salvage with “Front End” as the primary damage. These are unverified auction designations. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end damage supports the auction’s “Front End” primary-damage claim and is consistent with the salvage condition. The front of the vehicle is substantially disassembled. The front bumper cover, outer fascia, grille, lower trim, grille inserts, and under-bumper splash-shield sections are missing or detached. The bumper reinforcement and lower front support areas are exposed and visibly deformed, with displaced plastic components and detached parts visible beneath the vehicle. The hood has creasing and deformation along its front edge and left-front corner, with an uneven gap above the cooling area. One front headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open area beside the hood and fender; a detached lamp assembly is visible separately. The front fender edge and wheel-arch area on the same side have torn and displaced panel and liner sections, exposing components around the wheel. The front fascia remains substantially disassembled, with exposed mounting structures and separated plastic panels. Inside, the outer bolster of the front passenger seat has a small tear and worn-through area. No known failure-pattern concerns were provided. The extent of the front-end damage means that the bumper, reinforcement, cooling components, lighting, body panels, mounting points, wiring, steering and suspension areas, and related safety systems should be physically inspected before repair or purchase.