2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is listed with Salvage condition. The auction’s stated primary damage is Left Front. However, Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence does not support that claim: the left-front exterior appears comparatively intact, while the most apparent damage is concentrated at the front-right area, with additional rear bumper and right-rear lamp damage. The front bumper cover and grille are missing, exposing the bumper reinforcement, radiator area, mounting brackets, and other lower front-end components. The right-front headlamp assembly is also absent, leaving the lamp cavity and mounting points exposed. Sections of the right-front wheel-arch and adjacent bumper-side trim are missing. The right-front and right-rear door panels show broad creasing and deformation across their lower and middle sections, along with several marked areas on the paint. Exterior trim at the forward edge of the right-front door window/A-pillar area is missing, with mounting holes and underlying structure visible. At the rear, the bumper cover and lower trim are absent, exposing the rear reinforcement, mounting structures, heat shielding, and lower components. The right-rear tail lamp assembly is missing. Inside the vehicle, the right-rear door trim panel is absent, exposing the inner door structure, wiring, and internal components. The VIN decodes as a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, identified as a GLC 300-4M, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, automatic nine-speed transmission, and a vehicle build location in Finland. The decoded engine output is listed as 241 horsepower. The VIN record does not provide a confirmed drivetrain entry, although the trim is identified as GLC 300-4M. NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with the 2018 GLC 300, including campaigns 18V177000 and 18V683000 concerning rear-seat belt latch plates; 18V208000 and 17V627000 concerning driver air-bag or air-bag deployment issues; 17V715000, 21V197000, and 23V854000 concerning panoramic-roof or roof-panel bonding; 21V058000, 21V072000, and 22V365000 concerning the emergency-call communication system; 18V838000 concerning passenger air-bag status display; and 18V610000 concerning the color of front LED turn signals. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer using the vehicle identification number. The vehicle requires substantial exterior and likely structural, electrical, lighting, and safety-system inspection before repair or road use. The condition of components not visible in the findings—including the radiator, cooling system, suspension, steering, sensors, wiring, air-bag system, drivetrain, and underlying body structure—has not been established.