2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 SEDAN

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front & Rear.” The visible evidence supports this classification: substantial missing and exposed components are present at both ends of the vehicle. At the front, the bumper cover, grille and surrounding fascia, and both headlamp assemblies are missing. The bumper reinforcement, cooling modules, radiator area, internal supports, mounting points, and other front-end components are exposed. The right front corner is also missing its associated trim and components, while the left front corner lacks the bumper cover and left headlamp. At the rear, the bumper cover is missing across the full width, and both rear lamp assemblies are absent. The rear reinforcement, lamp cavities, lower impact components, heat shielding, and mounting areas are exposed. The lower rear bumper structure shows irregular deformation and displaced components beneath the trunk lid. The left rear quarter panel has visible creasing and deformation around the tail-lamp opening and rear wheel arch. Several detached bumper and trim components are stored in the trunk. The extent of the missing front and rear bodywork indicates that substantial replacement and repair work will be required. The condition of the underlying structural components, cooling system, lighting wiring, sensors, safety systems, suspension, and drivetrain cannot be established from these findings and should be checked by a qualified repair facility before purchase. The vehicle should not be considered road-ready in its current condition. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine (M264), seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The VIN data lists the manufacturing plant in East London, South Africa. Official NHTSA recall records provided for this model and year include campaigns concerning the fuel pump, communication-module software affecting the emergency-call system, front seat-belt retraction, and rearview-camera display software. The applicable recall status and completion history for this specific VIN should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.