2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 SUV

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this auction classification. The front hood has pronounced creasing and deformation along its leading edge, with an uneven edge above the front opening. The center front grille assembly and adjacent upper fascia sections are missing, leaving the cooling components exposed. The visible radiator and condenser cooling-stack fins are extensively flattened, creased, and uneven. Electrical wiring and connectors are exposed and hanging in the lower center front fascia area. Detached front-end plastic and trim pieces are present beside the vehicle; several show fractures, broken mounting points, and deformation. Based on the provided findings, the vehicle has substantial front-end collision damage. The condition of concealed structural components, cooling-system integrity, engine operation, sensors, lighting, and other systems cannot be determined from these findings and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection and functional testing before purchase or repair. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 SUV, built by Mercedes-Benz AG in Finland. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine, turbocharging, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoded drive type was not specified. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and year. Recall 23V445000 concerns the fuel pump, which may shut down and cause a loss of drive power; the remedy is fuel-pump replacement by an authorized dealer. Recall 24V070000 concerns potentially incorrect headlight adjustment that may create glare for oncoming traffic; the remedy is inspection and correction of the headlight adjustment. Recall completion for this specific vehicle should be verified with Mercedes-Benz using the VIN.