2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C Base

This 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed with a salvage title and an auction-reported primary damage classification of rear end. Stage 1’s photo assessment found that the visible rear-end damage supports the stated rear-end classification; however, the salvage-title designation cannot be confirmed from the photos. The rear bumper cover is missing from the vehicle and is shown separately, with detached internal mounting and trim components visible. The exposed rear bumper structure and mounting areas show deformation on both sides. The left rear corner, below and behind the taillight, has creasing, irregular edges, and scraped finish. The right rear bumper and quarter-panel corner also have irregular, visibly deformed panel edges and exposed mounting structure. The extent of damage to internal components, the quarter panels, and the underlying body structure requires physical inspection. At the front, the grille or insert is missing from the right side of the lower bumper intake, and a small circular bumper trim cover is absent, leaving an open mounting hole. The driver’s seat lower cushion has multiple large tears, with dark underlying material visible. The front passenger seat cushion has two dark horizontal areas with visibly disrupted upholstery. Several light surface scratches are also present on the black engine cover. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a U.S.-built 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a base trim designation. The VIN decode identifies front driver and passenger airbags, side airbags for the first and second rows, curtain airbags, and seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters. Mechanical operation, airbag-system status, alignment, suspension, lighting, and the full extent of collision-related damage were not established by these findings and should be checked before purchase.