2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC SUV

The auction lists the primary damage as rear damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the rear bumper cover is missing, and deformation is visible at the right rear body corner. This remains an auction damage classification, while the specific visible findings are described below. The vehicle is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV, identified by VIN W1NKM4HBXRF073521. NHTSA decoding indicates all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 255 horsepower, and production in Germany. The rear bumper cover is severely damaged and detached from the vehicle; in one finding, the assembly is shown lying on the ground. The bumper reinforcement, internal rear components, and wiring are exposed. The right rear quarter panel, bumper corner, and wheel-arch end show severe creasing, folded metal, irregular edges, and deformation. The lower right corner of the liftgate also has moderate creasing and an irregular edge. The right rear wheel-arch trim is missing, leaving multiple mounting holes exposed. Electrical wiring is visibly hanging loose in the exposed right rear bumper area. The damaged wiring and exposed components should be inspected before any electrical systems are operated. Repair assessment should include the bumper assembly, reinforcement and mounting points, right rear body structure, liftgate alignment, wheel-arch area, wiring, sensors, and related safety systems. NHTSA records provided for this vehicle list recalls involving the engine-support integral carrier welds, rear axle differential mounting bolts on 4MATIC models, 80-amp fuse boxes, fuse boxes incorrectly installed during a prior repair, panoramic-sunroof-equipped vehicles’ C-pillar protection, steering coupling fasteners, and the driver’s door-lock microswitch. Recall repair status is not provided; completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase and before the vehicle is returned to service.