2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and its primary damage as “Front End.” These are unverified auction designations. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the unverified “Front End” claim and contradicts the unverified “Clear” condition claim. The documented damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has a pronounced raised and folded section near the front center-right, with a sharp crease and an uneven front edge. The front grille is broken, with missing sections around the center opening and on the vehicle-left side. Dark internal areas are exposed, and the circular Mercedes-Benz grille emblem is missing. The front bumper cover has a vertical crack near the center, an uneven lower edge, and displaced sections. The lower chrome-colored bumper trim is cracked and separated near the center-right, leaving an open gap behind it. Additional light scuffing and surface scraping are visible on the lower center and vehicle-right side of the front bumper and trim. According to the supplied VIN decoding, this is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, decoded as a GLC 300-4M. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine producing 241 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Finland. The supplied NHTSA recall records list several recalls associated with 2018 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4Matic vehicles. These include issues involving rear-seat belt latch plates, the driver frontal airbag inflator and steering-component grounding, panoramic roof or front roof-panel bonding, emergency-call system software, passenger airbag status display, and the color of front LED turn signals. Recall completion status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase. The findings document visible front-end collision damage and do not provide information about the condition of the engine, transmission, cooling system, suspension, steering, airbags, structural components, or hidden damage. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended, with particular attention to the front impact area and the operation of all safety systems.