2024 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed in the auction records with a “CERT OF TITLE—SALVAGE” designation and “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. These are auction-record descriptions; the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available images. Stage 1 reported that the visible extensive front-end damage supports the stated front-end primary-damage claim. The front bumper cover is missing, exposing the front reinforcement, cooling components, mounting areas, and wiring. The grille assembly is displaced forward and hanging across the lower front opening, with broken and separated sections. Both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving open mounting areas at the front corners. The front-left corner has severe damage, including exposed internal components, broken plastic, and missing exterior fascia. The hood has pronounced creasing and uneven deformation across its front portion, particularly on the right side, with an irregular front edge. Electrical wiring and connectors are visibly exposed and hanging in the lower front opening. The driver airbag has deployed from the steering wheel. A loose wheel and tire also show deformation and a torn or separated section along the lower-right sidewall or bead area. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder M254 gasoline engine, turbocharging, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The vehicle is equipped with front and side airbags, seat-belt pretensioners, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and other listed safety systems; their present condition and operation cannot be determined from the damage findings. Significant front-end repair, replacement of missing safety and body components, wiring inspection, airbag-system repair, and mechanical and structural inspection will be required before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy.