2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300-4M

The auction record lists a FRONT END primary-damage designation and an MV-907A salvage certificate. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage claim through deformation of the hood and damage to the front grille and bumper cover; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The main damage is concentrated at the front. The hood’s leading edge is visibly deformed and raised above the grille, creating an uneven, enlarged gap. The center grille has a large irregular opening, with damaged or missing components, broken-looking surrounding trim, and an absent central emblem. The front bumper cover adjacent to the grille, below the left headlamp, also shows irregularity and a creased or broken-looking area. Several minor paint chips or light-colored marks are visible on the left rear door and adjacent quarter panel. No other damage findings were provided. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, identified as a C300-4M with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Vance, Alabama, USA. The drive type is not specified in the provided decode. A physical inspection is recommended to assess concealed structural, cooling-system, lighting, restraint-system, and mechanical damage before purchase.