2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC SUV

The auction lists the primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence supports this classification: the front bumper cover, grille, headlamp, fenders, and other front-end components are missing, with the underlying structure and wiring exposed. The complete front bumper cover and grille assembly are absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, mounting structures, and internal front-end components. The front-right headlamp is missing, and lower front fascia panels, plastic trim, and wheel-house components are absent. Both the front-left and front-right fenders are also missing, leaving the inner wheel houses and adjacent structures exposed. Additional removed body panels, underbody plastics, and a wheel-and-tire assembly were found separately beside the vehicle. Electrical wiring and a connector are visibly hanging below the front-end structure. The instrument cluster displays the warning: **“Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Operator’s Manual.”** The available findings do not establish the cause of this warning or confirm the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, structural, electrical, cooling, restraint, or drivetrain systems. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be required before estimating repairs or determining whether the vehicle is safe to operate. The VIN decodes as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in Finland. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for the 2022 GLC 300 model year. Recall **23V445000** concerns the fuel pump, which may shut down and cause a loss of drive power; the remedy is fuel-pump replacement. Recall **24V070000** concerns potentially incorrect headlight adjustment, which may create glare for oncoming traffic; the remedy is inspection and correction of the headlight adjustment. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN.