2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and four-cylinder configuration. The VIN data identifies it as manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in the United States. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate, with “rear end” recorded as the primary damage. According to the provided Stage 1 assessment, the visible extensive damage at the rear-left corner supports the stated rear-end primary-damage claim. The salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The left rear bumper corner is severely crushed and torn, with large sections of the bumper cover and lower bumper assembly missing. Brackets, internal components, and wiring are exposed, and there is a large deformed area with broken edges and an open gap at the corner. A section of wiring is visibly hanging beneath the damaged bumper. The trunk lid has moderate creasing and deformation on the left side around the license-plate recess and adjacent lower edge. The visible findings are concentrated at the left rear bumper and trunk area. A thorough physical inspection is recommended to assess concealed structural, electrical, sensor, and exhaust-system damage, as well as the condition and operation of the trunk and rear safety systems.