2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 GLC300

The auction record identifies this 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 as having a Salvage title, with Right Front listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the stated Right Front damage code; however, the Salvage title status cannot be independently confirmed from the photographs. The visible damage is concentrated at the right-front corner and appears severe. The hood has multiple large dents and sharp creases, is buckled at the right-front corner, and its leading edge is lifted above the grille. The right-front fender is crushed and creased around the headlamp and wheel-arch area, with torn or open sections along the lower front edge. The right-front bumper cover has extensive tearing and missing material. A large opening exposes dark inner components, and the bumper edge is broken and separated from adjacent panels. The lower chrome bumper trim is bent and partially detached. There are also large gaps and separations between the hood, fender, bumper, grille surround, and lamp area, with broken or missing exterior pieces exposing the area behind the front fascia. The findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structural, lighting, cooling, restraint, or mechanical components, which require a physical inspection and functional testing. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, GLC300 trim, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and production in Finland. The decoded VIN is WDC0G4JB5JV080798. NHTSA records list recalls for this model year involving rear outboard seat-belt latch plates, the driver air-bag inflator and deployment system, panoramic sunroof or front roof-panel bonding, passenger air-bag status display, front turn-signal color on vehicles with LED headlights, and emergency-call communication-module software. Recall campaigns listed include 17V627000, 17V715000, 18V177000, 18V208000, 18V610000, 18V683000, 18V838000, 21V058000, 21V072000, 21V197000, 22V365000, and 23V854000. Recall completion should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or through an authorized dealer using the VIN.