2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 E300

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim because collision damage is clearly visible at both the front and rear. It also finds that the visible front-end damage supports the listed “Front End” primary-damage code. The most significant damage is at the front. The hood has pronounced creasing and buckling across its front portion, with a visibly irregular raised edge above the grille. The grille and center emblem surround have broken and displaced sections, including missing or open areas and damaged chrome and black plastic components. The front bumper cover, particularly left of center, shows extensive white scraping, surface abrasion, and deformation adjacent to the grille. Additional exterior damage includes extensive abrasion to the driver-side mirror housing and an irregular opening with missing bumper-cover material in the lower rear bumper near the right exhaust outlet. The VIN decodes as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 sedan, manufactured in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine rated at 241 horsepower and an automatic transmission. The decoded safety equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, dynamic brake support, and a rear visibility system; some driver-assistance features are listed as optional. The visible damage warrants a detailed physical inspection of the front structure, hood and grille mounting areas, bumper components, lighting, cooling system, and related safety systems before purchase.