2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C Base

The auction record lists this 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class as having a Certificate of Salvage, with “REAR END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the reported rear-end damage because the rear bumper cover is missing and the lower trunk lid is deformed. Stage 1 also notes that the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The rear bumper cover is missing across the visible full-width lower rear section, including both the left and right rear corners. Internal bumper-area components, the black bumper reinforcement or mounting structure, and a silver-colored panel are exposed. The lower center of the trunk lid, around the license-plate recess, has a broad indentation and visible creasing. The extent of damage to the exposed internal components, mounting points, and surrounding structure requires physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a U.S. assembly origin. Restoration will require replacement of the missing rear bumper cover and assessment of the trunk lid and exposed rear components before repair costs and roadworthiness can be determined.