2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 SEDAN

The auction lists the primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence supports this classification, with extensive damage at the hood, front bumper area, headlights, front fascia, and front fenders. The hood is severely crushed, with extensive creasing and sharp deformation across the front and both sides. Its leading edge is displaced, and the hood is sitting above the front structure. The painted front bumper cover and central grille trim are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator assemblies, brackets, and other internal front-end components. Both headlamp assemblies are absent, leaving their mounting areas open. Multiple front fascia and lower bumper components are broken, separated, or missing, with loose fragments and exposed mounting points. One front fender and wheel-opening area is severely displaced and incomplete, exposing the wheel well and internal components. The opposite front fender and adjacent hood edge have moderate deformation and separated panel gaps. A minor dark scrape and paint scuff are also visible on the lower left side of the rear bumper. The vehicle is decoded as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 sedan, VIN W1KAF4GB0NR063741. It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and was manufactured in South Africa. The damage findings do not establish the condition of hidden structural, cooling, electrical, suspension, restraint, or mechanical components; these areas require thorough physical inspection and testing. NHTSA recall records provided for the 2022 C 300 include campaigns concerning the fuel pump, electrical wiring and pre-fuse-box connections, front seat-belt tensioner covers, and the driver’s door lock. The reported remedies involve inspection, repair, or replacement as applicable. Recall completion and applicability should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.