2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as roof damage. Stage 1 reports that this claim is supported by visible deformation of the rear roof panel; the same images also show a shattered or missing rear windshield and deformation of the trunk lid. The rear windshield is severely shattered, leaving a large opening with remaining glass fragments along the lower edge and right side. The rear section of the roof has a moderate inward dent and crease near the upper-right portion of the windshield opening. The trunk lid shows shallow dents and creased areas in the upper and center sections, below and around the Mercedes emblem and upper trim. Numerous small glass fragments are present on the rear seat cushion and the rear floor area. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, E300-4M trim, manufactured in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is identified as having front and side airbags, standard electronic stability and traction control, forward collision warning, a rear visibility system, and seat-belt pretensioners. The decoding data notes that some specifications may vary for non-U.S.-market vehicles. Several NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year. They concern the communication module and emergency-call function, the starter-battery positive-pole cover, the steering rack on applicable rear-wheel-drive vehicles, and front seat-belt buckle detection that may affect PRE-SAFE and pretensioner operation. Recall campaign 21V058000 concerns incorrect vehicle-location communication during an emergency call, while campaign 21V072000 concerns possible deactivation of the eCall system. Recall 18V725000 concerns battery-cable protection and a potential short circuit after a crash; recall 18V850000 concerns possible steering-rack locknut failure; and recall 19V788000 concerns inaccurate detection of front seat-belt fastening. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.