2021 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300-4M

The auction records list the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with “more than 75% damage” and identify the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the auction’s FRONT END primary-damage code. However, the photos do not establish that the vehicle has more than 75% total damage; the visible damage is concentrated primarily at the front end. The front bumper cover and associated fascia are missing, exposing the cooling components and metal front reinforcement. The main front grille and lower grille sections are also absent, leaving the radiator and condenser area exposed. The left front fender is missing, exposing the wheel-well area and front-side components. The exposed metal bumper reinforcement is visibly deformed and angled downward at the vehicle-left end. The left front edge of the hood has visible bending, an uneven leading edge, and a raised section adjacent to the missing fender. Lower front air-direction ducts and splash-panel sections are missing, leaving the lower cooling area and surrounding components exposed. The extent of any damage to concealed components, structural mounting points, cooling systems, safety systems, suspension, or drivetrain cannot be determined from the supplied findings and should be verified through a thorough physical inspection. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, C300-4M trim, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M264 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The decode identifies left-hand drive and lists standard features including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear-visibility system.