2023 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The auction records list the vehicle as having a salvage title with “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification because scuffs and paint transfer are present across the left side; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The most significant visible damage is at the left front headlamp area. The headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity between the hood, fender, and front bumper. This is assessed as moderate collision damage and will require replacement of the headlamp assembly, along with inspection of the surrounding mounting points, wiring, bumper, fender, and related systems. Multiple minor gray scuffs and areas of paint transfer are visible along the left front and rear doors, the lower side section, and the rear quarter panel. The extent of underlying paint or panel damage should be assessed during physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan, built in South Africa. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, engine model M254, rated at 255 horsepower. The available decoding data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. NHTSA recall status was not checked.