2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 GLC300

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Front.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support a right-front primary damage location; the clearly visible damage is concentrated at the left front corner. This includes a missing left headlamp and a detached left bumper cover. The left front headlamp assembly is absent, leaving an open cavity with internal components and mounting areas exposed. The surrounding trim and fascia sections are also missing. The left portion of the front bumper cover is detached and hanging outward, while the lower left bumper has a broken, irregular edge, abrasion marks, and separated lower sections. The missing body panels expose a horizontal metal component and other internal front-end parts. The leading edge of the left front fender has an irregular separated edge and an open gap beside the headlamp opening. The vehicle is identified by VIN decoding as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300 SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and production in Finland. The decoded data does not specify the drivetrain. Official NHTSA records list multiple recalls for this model and year. These include recalls involving rear outboard seat-belt latch plates, driver and passenger air-bag systems, panoramic sunroof or roof-panel bonding, emergency-call communication software, passenger air-bag status display, and front LED turn-signal color. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase. The missing left headlamp and surrounding damage should also be checked for related lighting-system or mounting damage during a physical inspection. The findings document substantial left-front collision damage, but they do not establish the condition of the underlying mechanical, structural, electrical, restraint, or cooling-system components. A complete inspection and repair estimate are recommended before making a purchase decision.