2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 SEDAN

The vehicle is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and VIN W1KAF4GB0NR031209. Factory data identifies the vehicle as manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The auction lists the vehicle as Salvage, with “Left Side” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible damage is concentrated on the left side, including severe left-front damage and left-rear quarter-panel abrasion, supporting the auction’s Left Side classification. However, salvage title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The most significant damage is at the left-front wheel area. The left-front tire is missing, leaving the wheel rim and brake assembly exposed, and the front of the vehicle is supported above the ground. The left-front fender is severely deformed around the wheel opening, with torn and irregular panel edges and exposed inner wheel-well components. The left-front bumper corner has extensive abrasion and black transfer marks, along with a torn or irregular lower outer edge. The left-front edge of the hood is raised and uneven, with a pronounced gap beside the left headlamp and fender. Additional damage is visible on the left-rear quarter panel and wheel arch. This area has broad gray and dark scuff marks, paint transfer, and sections where the white surface coating has been scraped. The findings indicate substantial left-side collision damage. The condition of the suspension, steering, wheel, brake components, wheel-well structure, lighting, safety systems, and other mechanical or structural components cannot be determined from these findings. A comprehensive inspection and wheel alignment check will be required before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy. NHTSA records list several recalls for this model and model year. These include fuel-pump shutdown risks under recalls 23V445000 and 23V880000; electrical wiring or fuse-box issues that may cause overheating, fire, or loss of drive power under recalls 24V446000 and 23V463000; a driver-side front seat-belt tensioner cover issue under recall 25V253000; and a driver’s-door-lock microswitch issue under recall 26V481000, which may affect automatic parking-brake or Auto-Park engagement. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.