2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The auction records list the vehicle as having a **salvage certificate**, with **SIDE** recorded as the primary damage. The salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The visible evidence supports the SIDE damage classification: substantial dents, paint abrasion, and rocker-panel scuffing are present on the left side. The left front and left rear doors have large, irregular dents across their middle and lower sections, with extensive paint scraping and areas of lighter-colored material exposed. The left rocker panel and side-skirt area show significant scraping, paint loss, and an irregular lower edge. These repairs may require body straightening, replacement or repair of exterior trim, and repainting. Additional cosmetic damage includes light scuffing and paint abrasion on the passenger-side corner of the front bumper and a small scuff at the lower left corner of the rear bumper. The instrument cluster visibly shows ABS, traction-control, and brake-related warning indicators. The available findings do not establish the cause or confirm a system failure; the braking and stability-control systems should be diagnosed before purchase or road use. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Vance, Alabama, USA. A direct tire-pressure monitoring system and front and side airbag protection are listed in the decoded factory information. A complete mechanical, structural, electrical, and safety-system inspection is recommended, with particular attention to the warning indicators and the area behind the damaged left-side panels.