2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The auction record lists a salvage-title designation (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”) and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible deformation of the left rear door and left rear quarter panel supports the “SIDE” damage classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The left rear door outer panel has a large inward dent with multiple creases across the middle and lower sections. The left rear quarter panel is also deformed and creased above and forward of the rear wheel opening. Both areas are assessed as moderate collision damage and will require repair evaluation, with possible replacement or refinishing depending on the condition beneath the visible damage. Inside the vehicle, the front driver’s seat cushion has a minor longitudinal tear near the center console, with darker material visible through the opening. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with rear-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Vance, Alabama, USA. Further inspection should include the left-side structure, door operation and alignment, rear-quarter and wheel-opening areas, suspension and wheel components, safety systems, and the extent of repairs required under the damaged panels.