2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a salvage certificate of title. The auction lists the primary damage as “REAR END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage claim: both rear tail lamp assemblies and the rear trunk trim are missing, the rear bumper has extensive visible scuffing, and the lower rear bumper trim is absent. No clear structural deformation is directly visible in the provided images. Observed exterior damage includes: - Both left and right rear tail lamp assemblies are missing, leaving the lamp cavities and mounting openings exposed. - The horizontal trim or garnish along the rear trunk edge is absent. - Multiple scratches and scuff marks are present across the rear bumper cover and the lower trunk area. - Lower rear bumper trim or insert is missing, with mounting clips and attachment points exposed. - The fuel-filler door is missing from the left rear quarter panel, leaving the filler opening and fuel cap area exposed. - The leather upholstery on the front driver’s seat lower cushion has a moderate tear or dark linear opening near its front portion. According to the VIN decoding, this is a U.S.-built 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive information not specified in the supplied data. The vehicle is configured as a five-seat, four-door sedan with standard ABS, stability control, traction control, front and side air bags, direct tire-pressure monitoring, and a rear visibility system. A complete inspection should confirm the condition of the rear body structure, lighting and wiring, bumper mounting points, fuel-filler components, safety systems, and mechanical operation before purchase.