2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

This 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is listed with a salvage condition and an auction primary-damage classification of Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification, citing extensive missing and damaged front bumper and fascia components together with visible hood deformation. The front bumper cover, center grille, lower front fascia, and associated air-deflector pieces are missing or broken across the front of the vehicle. The crash beam, radiator and condenser area, cooling components, internal supports, and mounting areas are exposed. The front-right corner has torn, displaced, fractured, and missing plastic around the headlamp, fender junction, and wheel-opening area. The hood is crushed and uneven at the front-right edge above the headlamp, with additional paint loss and surface chipping in that area. The visible findings confirm substantial front-end collision damage, but they do not establish the condition of concealed structural, cooling, electrical, steering, restraint, or mechanical components. A complete inspection should include the front impact structure, radiator and condenser system, headlamp assemblies, wiring, sensors, steering and suspension, alignment, airbag and seat-belt systems, and all mounting points. Replacement of the missing front-end components and verification of proper operation and calibration will also be required. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, trim GLC 300-4MATIC, with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Finland. NHTSA records list multiple recalls affecting 2019 GLC 300 vehicles, including recalls involving the fuel rail and injectors, emergency-call communication software, electric power steering, passenger airbag status display, seat-belt detection and pretensioner operation, roof-panel bonding on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, airbag warning labels, and headlight adjustment. Recall completion should be verified by VIN through Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase, and any outstanding campaigns should be completed by an authorized dealer.