2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC SUV

The auction lists the primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this claim, noting extensive visible deformation and breakage across the hood, grille, bumper, and front support area. The hood has severe deformation, including large central and side creases, a raised uneven leading edge, and multiple sharp folds. The front grille assembly is displaced, with broken or missing sections and internal components exposed behind the opening. The center of the front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, displaced, and abraded, with underlying components visible. The lower grille and adjacent bumper trim also show separation, broken edges, and displaced sections. Significant damage is visible in the upper front engine-bay support area, including buckled and torn metal with irregular folded edges. Radiator and other cooling-pack components are exposed behind the damaged front fascia. The front-right bumper corner has additional scraped paint, scuffing, cracking, and an irregular displaced edge. Overall, the front fascia and hood-to-fascia area are visibly open and distorted. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 4MATIC SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG in Finland. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year range. Recall 23V445000 concerns the fuel pump, which may shut down and cause a loss of drive power; the remedy is fuel-pump replacement free of charge. Recall 24V070000 concerns potentially incorrect headlight adjustment, with inspection and correction available free of charge. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN. The visible damage indicates that substantial front-end repair and replacement work will be required. The condition of hidden structural, cooling, electrical, restraint, and mechanical components cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be confirmed through a comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic assessment before purchase.