2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

This 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is listed by the auction with “Front End” as its primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification: the hood, grille, front bumper, and lower front trim all show damage or missing components. The most significant damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The front bumper cover and grille-area components are broken or absent, exposing the radiator area and other internal front-end components. The lower bumper has broken and displaced sections with open gaps, while the lower center trim is damaged and separated. The silver-colored lower bumper trim is cracked, bent, creased, and detached in places; a separate trim component also shows abrasions and deformation. The front edge of the hood has visible creasing and deformation, with chipped and abraded paint. The center grille is damaged and separated, with the Mercedes emblem assembly missing from a large circular opening. The findings document visible collision damage but do not establish the condition of the radiator, cooling system, sensors, lights, structural components, engine, transmission, or other mechanical systems. A detailed physical inspection will be required before repair or road use. Inside, the light-colored leather or leather-like upholstery on the driver’s seat lower cushion has multiple elongated tears, exposing darker material underneath. The VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, trim designation GLC 300-4M, equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder M274 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in Finland. The decoded data does not provide a confirmed drivetrain field. NHTSA records list multiple recalls applicable to 2018 GLC 300 vehicles, including recalls involving rear-seat belt latch accessibility, driver-side air-bag components and deployment, passenger air-bag status display, panoramic sunroof or roof-panel bonding, emergency-call communication software, and front turn-signal color on vehicles with LED headlights. Recall completion status for this specific vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN before purchase.