2020 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300-4M

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Title and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the front-end damage classification: the hood is deformed and poorly aligned, a front-bumper cover or trim piece is missing, and scuffing is present on the lower bumper. The Certificate of Title condition could not be verified from exterior photographs. The vehicle is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, decoded as a C300-4M with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and 18-inch wheels. The VIN decoder identifies the vehicle as left-hand drive and manufactured in South Africa. The main exterior issue is moderate deformation at the left/front edge of the hood. The hood edge is raised and uneven, with a pronounced gap to the surrounding front body panels. A circular opening is visible on the left side of the front bumper where a trim or cover is missing, and light scuffing is present on the lower-left bumper surface. Inside, the light-colored driver’s seat has multiple large torn or worn-through areas on the cushion and outer bolster, exposing darker underlying material. The instrument cluster shows illuminated check-engine and tire-pressure warning indicators. These warnings require diagnostic testing and physical inspection; the findings do not establish their cause or confirm the vehicle’s operating condition. A full inspection should also assess the hood, bumper mounting points, surrounding front-end structure, and related safety systems before purchase.