2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper, grille, headlamps, and multiple other front-end components are absent, leaving the front compartment exposed. The front bumper cover and lower fascia are missing, exposing structural members, engine accessories, wiring, and related components. Both headlamp assemblies are absent, as are the grille and surrounding grille fascia. The normal radiator and condenser stack is not present in the front-compartment view, with the front of the engine and associated plumbing exposed. Multiple removed parts are visible on the ground, including bumper and fascia pieces, grille and trim components, cooling units, fan components, and other front-end hardware. Trim and inner plastic material are also missing around the front wheel opening. Light scuffing and superficial abrasions are visible on the side doors, lower side body panels, front door, and adjacent front fender area. These are described as minor cosmetic damage. The VIN decodes as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, corresponding to a GLC 300-4M trim. Factory data identifies a gasoline 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, rated at 241 horsepower, with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Finland. Drive type is not separately specified in the available NHTSA decode. NHTSA records show multiple recalls associated with 2018 GLC 300 vehicles, including recalls concerning rear-seat belt latch accessibility, the driver air-bag inflator and grounding system, panoramic sunroof or roof-panel bonding, emergency-call communication software, passenger air-bag status display, and front turn-signal color on vehicles equipped with LED headlights. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase, particularly because the vehicle has substantial front-end disassembly and damage. A complete inspection is recommended to assess the exposed wiring, cooling system, engine-bay components, structural members, restraint systems, and the condition of all detached parts before repair or operation.