2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate and an auction-reported primary damage classification of “FRONT END.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports the stated front-end damage code through extensive damage at the left front corner; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The most significant visible damage is concentrated at the left front. The hood is buckled along its left edge, with an uneven raised gap above the bumper and headlamp area. The left front fender is deformed around the headlamp opening and wheel arch. The left headlamp assembly is missing, and the left front bumper cover is torn, partially detached, and missing sections. Wiring, brackets, and other internal front-end components are exposed. A detached black exterior trim piece and a Mercedes-Benz emblem are also visible on the ground beside the vehicle, although their original mounting locations cannot be determined. Additional cosmetic damage consists of light horizontal scuffing and abrasion on the left rear door and adjacent lower side area, as well as similar scuffing on the lower left front door and rocker area. The VIN decodes the vehicle as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan, manufactured in the United States. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The provided data identifies standard features including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear visibility system; some additional driver-assistance features are listed as optional. The provided findings document visible exterior and front-end damage only. The condition of the mechanical, structural, lighting, restraint, electrical, and driver-assistance systems cannot be determined from these findings and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment.