2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

The auction lists the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible evidence supports this claim. The front end has extensive collision damage. The front bumper cover, front grille, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, exposing the reinforcement bar, wiring, mounting areas, and other internal components. The front-left fender is also absent, leaving the wheel-arch area and adjacent internal components exposed. Multiple front-end trim and support components are missing, and a grille/support component and air-intake duct assembly are detached and shown lying beside the vehicle. The hood has moderate deformation, including creasing at both front corners and along the leading edge. Its edge is uneven and raised above the exposed front-end components. The findings do not establish the condition of the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering, structural components, airbags, wiring, or other systems not visible in the provided findings. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be required to determine the full extent of the damage and the parts needed for repair. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in South Africa. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for this model year and vehicle range: a fuel-pump recall that may cause loss of drive power, an 80-amp fuse/main fuse-box recall that may cause loss of drive power or critical safety functions and may increase fire risk, and a driver-side front seat-belt-tensioner-cover recall that may allow the seat-belt anchor to come loose. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before the vehicle is returned to service.