2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C 4-MATIC

The vehicle is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a VIN-decoded production location in Vance, Alabama, USA. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with front-end damage as the primary classification. Stage 1’s assessment supports the stated front-end damage claim based on extensive damage to the front bumper, left headlamp, hood edge, and adjacent left front fender. However, the salvage-certificate status itself could not be confirmed from the available images. The left front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, crushed, and displaced, with an opening in the lower-left area exposing underlying components. The adjacent grille and intake area are also deformed. The left headlamp assembly is severely damaged, with shattered or missing lens material and exposed internal components. The front edge and left side of the hood are moderately deformed, with an irregular front gap and an uneven raised section above the headlamp. The front portion of the left fender, near the headlamp and wheel arch, is also deformed. Interior wear includes a minor tear or abrasion on the outer/front portion of the driver’s seat lower cushion. The steering-wheel rim shows surface wear and discoloration on the grip areas. A physical inspection is recommended to assess concealed damage to the underlying front-end structure, lighting and electrical systems, cooling components, suspension, steering, and safety systems before purchase or repair.