2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C C300d-4M

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction identifies the primary damage as “REAR END.” This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports the rear-end damage claim: the rear bumper assembly and both rear tail lamps are missing, with visible deformation at both rear body corners. The rear bumper cover and lower exterior trim are absent across the vehicle’s width, exposing the bumper reinforcement, mounting structures, internal components, and lower exhaust-area components. Both the left and right rear tail lamp assemblies are missing, leaving open lamp cavities with visible mounting areas. The metal around both tail lamp openings, bumper corners, and rear body corners shows creasing, crushing, and deformation. Detached rear bumper, lamp, trim, and other related components are reported lying beside the vehicle. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan manufactured in South Africa. The vehicle is specified with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder M274 gasoline engine, turbocharging, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The drive type is not provided in the available decode. A physical inspection should verify the condition of the rear structural components, exhaust-area components, wiring, lamp mounting points, trunk area, and any systems affected by the rear impact before repair or purchase.