2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover, grille, and lower front fascia are missing, leaving front-end components exposed. The front bumper cover is absent across the vehicle’s front, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, mounting components, and wiring. The central grille, surrounding trim, lower fascia, and air-deflector pieces are also missing. Electrical wiring and small components are hanging below the exposed bumper reinforcement, with additional loose parts visible near the left front corner. The internal cooling assemblies and front-end structure are visibly exposed. The condition of components not visible in the findings, including the radiator, cooling system, sensors, and underlying structural elements, cannot be determined from this report and should be checked during a physical inspection. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, E300-4M trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. The vehicle was manufactured in Germany. NHTSA records list recalls applicable to the 2018 E300 involving the eCall communication system, the 12V battery positive-terminal cover, the steering rack on certain rear-wheel-drive vehicles, front seat-belt buckle detection and pretensioner operation, and possible deactivation of the eCall function. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.