2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The auction records list the vehicle as having a “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” condition and identify the primary damage as “FRONT END.” Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated FRONT END primary-damage claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The vehicle has severe damage concentrated across the front end. The hood is heavily creased, folded, and deformed, with an uneven gap above the front fascia. The front bumper cover is cracked, torn, detached, and displaced, with sections hanging outward and downward. The central grille assembly is missing from the vehicle; the removed grille components are shown separately in multiple broken sections, with the Mercedes emblem and associated trim detached. The front fascia contains multiple broken or missing plastic components and mounting sections. Exposed front support, cross-member, and mounting areas show visible deformation and irregular alignment. The radiator and condenser area is exposed. The front fender near the headlamp also has visible creasing and deformation. The driver’s steering-wheel airbag is deployed, with the airbag fabric protruding and hanging over the steering wheel. The findings indicate extensive collision-related front-end damage requiring substantial repair and replacement of damaged components. The condition of hidden structural, mechanical, cooling, electrical, and restraint-system components cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection. Recall status was not checked.