2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 GLC300

The vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, identified by VIN WDC0G4JB2JF400752. NHTSA decoding identifies it as a gasoline-powered SUV with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder M274 engine, turbocharging, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in Germany. The auction record lists the condition as “Clear” and identifies the primary damage as “Left Rear.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” designation and does not support the stated “Left Rear” damage code. The documented damage is located on the rear passenger-side area. The rear passenger-side quarter panel adjacent to the wheel is severely crushed and deeply deformed around the wheel opening. It has extensive linear scratching and areas of missing paint. The rear passenger-side bumper cover is severely separated from the quarter panel, leaving a large open gap and exposing the attachment area. The outer wheel-arch trim is missing, exposing the inner wheel-well area and mounting points. Several detached black exterior trim pieces, including a curved section, a long sill or bumper trim section, and mounting brackets, are visible on the ground beside the vehicle. Additional scratches and scuff marks are present on the rear passenger-side bumper cover and adjacent lower body. The supplied findings document substantial exterior collision damage. They do not establish the condition of the underlying wheel-well structure, suspension, wheel, tire, lighting, sensors, exhaust system, or mechanical components. A physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including assessment of hidden damage, attachment points, alignment, safety systems, and the full extent of required body and paint repairs. NHTSA records list multiple recalls applicable to 2018 GLC 300 vehicles. These include recalls involving rear-seat belt latch-plate interference, driver-side air-bag inflator and steering-component grounding, panoramic sunroof or roof-panel bonding, passenger air-bag status software, front turn-signal color, and emergency-call communication-module software. Recall completion is not established by the supplied information, so the vehicle’s VIN-specific recall repair history should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.