2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction’s stated primary damage is FRONT END. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing and damaged front-end components support the stated front-end damage claim; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The front bumper cover is missing, exposing the front reinforcement, wiring, and internal components. The grille and both headlamp assemblies are also absent, leaving the radiator area, grille support, headlamp cavities, and mounting structures exposed. The hood has an uneven front contour with creasing and deformation at both front corners. Sections of the front fenders adjacent to the headlamps are missing, exposing inner panels and mounting structures. The exposed front bumper reinforcement has irregular, kinked sections near both outer ends. Lower bumper and air-deflector components are missing or separated, and a loose lower panel is visible beneath the reinforcement. These findings indicate substantial front-end damage and incomplete exterior components. Repairs should include inspection of the exposed wiring, cooling system, structural mounting points, and other front-end systems before determining the full repair scope. No assessment of mechanical or electrical operation is provided by these findings. Minor cosmetic damage includes dark linear scuffing and discoloration along the lower left rocker panel and side skirt, as well as several light scratches on the rear bumper cover below the trunk. The VIN decodes as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in South Africa. It is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and front-row driver and passenger airbags with side airbags listed for the first and second rows. The decoded vehicle data also lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, and a rear-visibility system. Availability and operation of these systems should be verified after repairs.