2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as rear damage. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment supports this claim: extensive damage is visible to the rear liftgate, rear window, rear bumper, rear quarter area, and adjacent lamp area. The rear liftgate window is missing, with broken glass fragments around the opening. The liftgate and surrounding upper rear body are severely crushed and deformed, with irregular metal edges and distortion extending toward the roof edge. The license-plate recess and rear center panel are also visibly damaged. The rear bumper cover is torn, displaced, and hanging away from the body. A substantial section of the left rear bumper is missing, exposing internal components and mounting areas. The lower bumper and silver trim are cracked and separated. The left rear tail-lamp assembly is detached from the body, and the adjacent quarter-panel and lamp-mounting areas show buckling, deformation, and exposed components. These findings indicate major rear-end collision damage. The extent of visible deformation means that hidden damage to the body structure, mounting points, wiring, lighting systems, rear glass installation area, and other components cannot be determined from the provided findings. A comprehensive physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended before purchase. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, GLC 300-4M trim, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Finland. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M274 engine, rated at 241 horsepower, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoder does not provide a confirmed drivetrain entry. The supplied NHTSA recall records identify multiple campaigns applying to 2018 GLC 300 models, including recalls involving rear-seat-belt latch accessibility, driver and passenger air-bag systems, panoramic sunroof or roof-panel bonding where equipped, emergency-call communication software, and front turn-signal color on vehicles with the applicable LED headlights. Recall completion cannot be confirmed from the information provided; the VIN should be checked with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA, and any outstanding campaigns should be completed before the vehicle is placed into service.