2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 GLC300

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage concentrated around the right rear door, quarter panel, wheel-arch area, and rocker panel. The right rear passenger door is missing, leaving the door opening exposed. The surrounding sheet metal, including the rear door aperture, forward right rear quarter panel, quarter panel, and wheel-arch edge, shows severe creasing, deformation, torn panel edges, exposed metal, and missing or displaced exterior trim. The right rocker panel below the rear door opening is also severely deformed and scraped, with exposed surfaces extending toward the rear wheel. Internal structural and mechanical components, wiring, and unfinished panel surfaces are visible through the open door aperture. The right rear wheel-arch trim is missing or displaced, with attachment points and exposed panel edges visible. This appears to require extensive body repair, replacement of the rear door and exterior trim, repair or replacement of the affected quarter-panel and rocker-panel sections, and inspection of the exposed internal components and wiring. The findings do not establish the condition of the suspension, wheel, drivetrain, safety systems, or alignment. A comprehensive physical inspection should be completed before purchase, including checks for concealed structural damage, water intrusion into exposed components, airbag and seat-belt system operation, and proper door, quarter-panel, and wheel-arch fitment. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300 SUV with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine, rated at 241 horsepower, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Finland. The decoded data does not specify the drivetrain. NHTSA records list multiple recalls associated with 2018 GLC300 vehicles, including campaigns involving rear-seat belt latch plates, driver and passenger airbag systems, panoramic sunroof or roof-panel bonding, emergency-call communication software, passenger airbag status display, and LED turn-signal color. Campaign numbers include 17V627000, 17V715000, 18V177000, 18V208000, 18V610000, 18V683000, 18V838000, 21V058000, 21V072000, 21V197000, 22V365000, and 23V854000. Recall applicability and completion status should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.