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 related fascia components are missing, while the hood is visibly deformed and scraped. The complete front bumper cover is absent, exposing the front cooling components and internal front-end area. Both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving open cavities at the left and right front corners. The front grille, lower fascia, and associated trim are also missing, exposing the radiator and condenser area. The radiator/condenser assembly and attached wiring are visibly exposed. Multiple detached front-end parts, including bumper and lighting-related components, were observed on the ground beside the vehicle. The hood has broad dents and creases across its front section, producing an uneven contour. Its leading edge has a broad scraped area with visible paint loss or transfer. The findings are consistent with significant front-end collision damage. The condition and operation of the cooling system, wiring, sensors, hood latch, front structural components, steering and suspension components, airbags, and other systems cannot be determined from these findings and should be checked during a comprehensive physical inspection. The detached and missing parts should also be inventoried to determine what is required for repair. Factory decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, trim GLC 300-4M, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, automatic nine-speed transmission, and turbocharging. The decoded VIN is WDC0G4KB9JV071715. The drive type is not specified in the available decoding data. Official NHTSA records list several recalls for the 2018 GLC 300/GLC 300 4Matic model range. These include recalls involving rear outboard seat-belt latch plates (18V177000 and 18V683000), the driver airbag inflator and frontal airbag grounding (18V208000 and 17V627000), panoramic sunroof or front roof-panel bonding (17V715000, 21V197000, and 23V854000), emergency-call communication software or activation (21V058000, 21V072000, and 22V365000), passenger airbag occupant-classification display software (18V838000), and front turn-signal color on vehicles equipped with LED headlights (18V610000). Recall applicability can depend on the vehicle’s equipment and repair history, so completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.