2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 SEDAN

The vehicle is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The VIN decode identifies Mercedes-Benz Cars as the manufacturer and East London, South Africa, as the production location. The auction lists the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, identifying severe damage to the hood, bumper, grille, headlamp, radiator support, and other exposed front-end components. The hood is extensively crushed and folded across the front section, particularly at the passenger-side corner. The central grille is missing, and the front bumper cover is severely torn, broken, displaced, and separated from the passenger-side corner. The passenger-side headlamp is missing from the vehicle, while a detached headlamp assembly found in the trunk is visibly broken, with damaged housing, separated trim, exposed internal elements, and displaced components. The visible radiator support and passenger-side front structure are sharply bent and folded, with distorted mounting areas and irregular gaps. The exposed radiator and condenser fins are compressed and irregular in several areas. Additional damage includes broken lower fascia and bumper components, exposed brackets, loose wiring, and separated plastic sections. The extent of the visible front-end deformation indicates that repairs may involve substantial replacement and alignment work. The condition of components not visible in the provided findings—including possible damage behind the exposed front-end assemblies, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and safety equipment—should be confirmed through a comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment before purchase. NHTSA records list several recalls associated with 2021 C-Class/C 300 vehicles, including fuel-pump shutdown, communication-module software affecting the emergency-call system, front seat-belt retraction, and rearview-camera display operation. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer.