2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 C300-4M

The vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The auction record identifies it as “CERT OF SALVAGE > 75% DAMAGE” with “FRONT END” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the auction’s FRONT END classification; however, the photographs alone do not establish that the total damage exceeds 75%. The front end has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely creased and deformed in the right-front section, with a large uneven gap above the front-end components. The front bumper cover, grille, multiple fascia components, right-front headlamp, and lower front trim are missing. This leaves the radiator area and other internal front-end components exposed, including the reinforcement beam, brackets, wiring, lower radiator area, and structural components. The right-front fender and headlamp surround are moderately deformed, with irregular panel edges. Several plastic and metal mounting components around the front-right corner and lower front assembly are broken, bent, or displaced, and wiring is hanging in the exposed area. The supplied findings do not confirm the condition of the radiator, cooling system, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, airbags, or underlying structural components. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be necessary before determining the full repair scope, roadworthiness, and total cost. NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, including campaigns involving the electric power-steering rack (17V243000), front seat-belt pretensioners (17V251000), the starter current limiter (17V114000), frontal air-bag grounding (17V627000), emergency-call communication software and activation (19V787000, 21V058000, 21V072000, and 22V365000), front seat-belt retraction (21V032000), and, on applicable vehicles, roof-panel bonding (21V197000 and 23V854000). Additional listed campaigns may apply to particular C300 body styles or equipment. Recall applicability and completion status should be confirmed by checking the vehicle identification number with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.