2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C C250

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with “TOP/ROOF” recorded as the primary damage. However, Stage 1’s photo review found that the visible photos do not support this claim: no roof deformation or roof damage is shown. The documented visible damage includes multiple branching cracks in the upper-left portion of the windshield, extending inward from the upper edge. The front driver’s seat cushion also has a long, irregular tear through the leather upholstery, with the underlying material exposed. Both items are assessed as moderate damage. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 sedan, manufactured in Germany. It is equipped with a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine. The VIN data also lists front and side airbag protection, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. Further physical inspection is advisable, particularly to verify the vehicle’s structural condition and the reason for its salvage title.