2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Title and identifies the primary damage as FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this auction damage classification. The most significant damage is concentrated at the left-front corner. The front bumper cover is severely crushed, torn, and displaced, with detached lower sections and an irregular hanging edge. The adjacent fascia and grille-side area are also crushed, with torn surfaces and displaced edges. Lower bumper trim is separated and extends outward below the front fascia. The front edge of the hood, mainly on the left side, is creased and has an uneven raised gap above the grille and left headlamp area. The left-front headlamp area has irregular, broken-looking surrounding trim and fragmented material adjacent to the lamp. The driver airbag is visibly deployed from the steering wheel, indicating that the restraint system requires inspection and likely repair or replacement. Additional cosmetic damage is present at both rear bumper corners. The right-rear corner has scraped paint and light-colored surface transfer, while the left-rear corner has dark scuff marks and localized abrasion. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan with a 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and a reported 255 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in East London, South Africa. The decode identifies standard features including front, side, and curtain airbag coverage, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear visibility system. Damage-related inspection should include the front structure, hood and headlamp mounting areas, bumper and fascia components, lighting and safety systems, airbag and pretensioner systems, and any related mechanical or electrical components.