2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 E300

The vehicle is listed with an auction primary-damage classification of **Front End**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification: the front bumper cover, grille, and lower front panels are missing, leaving front-end components exposed. The front bumper cover and grille are absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, and surrounding components. Lower front fascia panels and underbody covers are also missing. The removed bumper assembly is separated into multiple pieces, with cracked and broken plastic sections and detached mounting areas. Additional damage is present at the left rear bumper corner. This area shows extensive scraping, torn and displaced plastic, chipped paint, material loss, and damage to the lower bumper edge near the reflector. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 sedan, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine and an automatic transmission. The VIN data lists standard features including ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward collision warning, daytime running lights, and a rear visibility system. The decoder also identifies certain driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and parking assistance, as optional; the presence of these options on this specific vehicle should be verified. The findings are limited to visible exterior and component damage. The condition of the radiator, cooling system, sensors, wiring, mounting points, structural components, and mechanical systems should be confirmed through a detailed physical inspection before purchase.