2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 GLC300

The vehicle is listed with a salvage condition and an auction primary-damage classification of “Left & Right Side.” Stage 1’s assessment found substantial visible damage on the vehicle-left side and localized damage to the front and rear bumpers. The vehicle-right side appeared largely intact in the available views, so the “Left & Right Side” classification is only partially supported by the visible evidence. The most significant damage is concentrated along the vehicle-left side. The left rear door is severely crushed, with pronounced inward deformation and deep creasing across its lower section. The lower rear portion of the left front door is also deformed. The rocker panel below the doors is heavily crushed and irregular, with severely creased metal and damaged lower trim. The trim around the left rear wheel opening is incomplete and damaged. The front bumper cover is loose and separated at the lower left corner, leaving visible gaps, a displaced lower lip, and exposed attachment areas. The lower left corner of the rear bumper is also pulled away from the body, with uneven gaps, a displaced lower edge, and exposed attachment points. A curved wheel-arch trim piece, a large underbody panel, and another exterior component with wiring were found detached on the ground beside the vehicle. Their original mounting locations could not be confirmed from the provided findings. The VIN decodes as a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, GLC 300 trim, with rear-wheel drive, a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 255 hp, and a nine-speed transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG in Germany. Factory safety equipment and systems listed in the decode include front and side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, front collision warning, dynamic brake support, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and a rear visibility system. Several NHTSA recalls are listed for applicable 2026 GLC vehicles. Recall 25V533000 concerns a steering coupling bolt that may loosen and potentially cause loss of steering control. Recall 26V172000 concerns the center rear seat-belt assembly and its child-restraint protection function on certain GLC models. Recall 26V281000 concerns a possible infotainment control-unit reset that could cause the instrument-panel display to go blank. The vehicle’s VIN should be checked with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA to confirm whether these campaigns apply and whether the required repairs have been completed. The visible damage indicates a substantial repair requirement, particularly involving the vehicle-left doors, rocker panel, wheel-arch area, bumper covers, exterior trim, and underbody components. A physical inspection is recommended to verify structural condition, suspension and wheel-area components, wiring, restraint systems, alignment, and the operation of all safety systems before purchase.