2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300-4M

The auction record lists a salvage certificate of title and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible damage supports the auction’s side-damage classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. Visible damage is concentrated along one side of the vehicle. The front door has multiple pronounced dents and sharp creases, with extensive dark scuffing and paint transfer across the outer skin. The rear door also shows multiple dents, creases, and dark linear scuff marks. The rear quarter panel is deformed and has extensive black and gray scrape marks around and behind the wheel opening. The rear bumper cover has several horizontal scrapes and areas of dark paint transfer. The reported damage is moderate in severity and appears consistent with side-impact or side-contact damage. A physical inspection is recommended to check the doors, quarter panel, wheel-area components, structural mounting points, and operation of the affected panels. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, C300-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Vance, Alabama, USA. The decoder does not provide confirmed drivetrain or transmission details.