2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300d-4M

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan is listed by the auction with a salvage certificate of title and “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The front-left headlamp assembly is severely damaged, with a broken or missing lens, exposed internal components, and a displaced housing. The front bumper cover is torn, cracked, and displaced outward and downward, while a large bumper or grille trim section is hanging across the front. The center and left sections of the grille are broken or missing, with exposed mounting tabs and separated trim. The front edge of the hood is uneven and bent, mainly on the left side. The front-left fender is deformed around the headlamp and wheel arch, with irregular gaps next to the bumper and lamp. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging along the roofline and side-window area inside the cabin. These findings indicate that repairs will involve exterior body and lighting components as well as inspection and likely replacement of restraint-system components. The available findings do not confirm the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, cooling system, or underlying structural components. According to the VIN decode, the vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan manufactured in South Africa. It is identified with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder M274 engine, gasoline fuel, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The VIN data also lists front airbags, side airbags for the first and second rows, curtain airbags, and seat-belt pretensioners. The decoded drive type is not specified.