2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this classification: the front bumper, grille, headlights, hood, and front structural areas appear substantially intact. The most apparent damage is concentrated on the left side doors, rocker panel, and left front wheel opening. The left front door has multiple horizontal creases, dents, and surface abrasions of moderate severity. The adjacent lower rocker panel has a localized chipped area with lighter material exposed. A section of trim or wheel-well liner is missing around the left front wheel opening, leaving inner wheel-well material visible. The right side of the rear bumper near the liftgate corner has localized surface scuffing and abrasion, assessed as minor. These findings are based on the provided damage observations; the condition of concealed structural, suspension, steering, mechanical, and electrical components requires physical inspection. The VIN decodes as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, GLC300-4M trim, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and a left-hand-drive configuration. The decoded data identifies standard equipment including ABS, stability and traction control, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, LED low-beam headlights, and a rear visibility system. Official NHTSA recall records identify multiple recalls applicable to this make, model, and year. They include possible issues involving the electric power-steering wiring harness, emergency-call communication system and software, fuel rail and injectors, the driver’s airbag module, side-impact sensor connectors, rearview-camera or multimedia software, the left-rear seatback latch, turbocharger oil lines, headlight adjustment, and—if equipped with a panoramic sunroof—the bonding of the front roof panel. A radar software recall may also apply to vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. Recall completion status is not provided, so the VIN should be checked with a Mercedes-Benz dealer or NHTSA before purchase to confirm whether all applicable repairs have been completed.