2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, identified by VIN 55SWF4JB4JU271080. Factory decoding identifies it as a C300 equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine (M274) and a seven-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Vance, Alabama. The auction lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END primary-damage code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has extensive severe collision damage. The hood is heavily creased and crushed across its front portion, with the leading edge folded downward. It is raised and displaced, with wide irregular gaps around the front fender and fascia. The front bumper cover is torn, cracked, displaced, and partially hanging. The grille surround and inserts are broken and displaced, leaving large openings in the front fascia. The front right headlamp assembly is absent, with exposed wiring and broken surrounding components. The visible front-center and right radiator-support areas are heavily deformed, and the radiator and other components are exposed through the damaged opening. Damage also extends to the front right wheel-well trim and bumper corner, where material is torn or displaced and inner components are visible. Multiple airbags are visibly deployed, including the driver steering-wheel airbag, a lower dashboard or footwell airbag, and a side or curtain airbag along the left cabin side and rear seating area. The front passenger seat cushion has a torn and abraded section with dark material exposed. Additional exterior damage includes light vertical scuffing and scratches on the right rear door and adjacent lower side body, as well as several light scuffs on the rear bumper cover. A long lower rear-bumper trim piece is detached and hanging below the bumper. The findings indicate substantial front-end structural-area, body-panel, lighting, restraint-system, and bumper damage. The condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, electrical systems, and other components cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment.