2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 SUV

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Clear” and identifies “Front End” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence contradicts the “Clear” condition claim: extensive front-end collision damage is clearly visible. Stage 1 also considers the “Front End” damage classification supported by the deformed hood, missing front fascia and lighting, damaged front fender areas, and exposed cooling-module components. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has severe damage concentrated at the front. The hood has extensive, sharply creased deformation, with the front edge folded and uneven. The front bumper assembly, grille, fascia, and both headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving the radiator and other cooling components, brackets, front-end hardware, wiring, and connectors exposed. The lower front support is visibly uneven and deformed, while the cooling-module fins contain multiple compressed and bent areas. The visible front fender is severely deformed around the hood edge and wheel-arch area. Portions of the outer fender panel, wheel-arch liner, and lower front-end trim are missing, exposing inner structures and attachment points. Electrical wiring and connectors are also visible and hanging in the open front-end area. The findings are based on visible damage only; the condition of concealed structural, mechanical, electrical, restraint, and cooling-system components cannot be determined from these findings and requires a detailed physical inspection and repair assessment. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC300 SUV, VIN W1N0G8DB4MV321644. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M264 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG in Finland. NHTSA records list several recalls associated with this make, model, and year. These include a possible fuel-pump shutdown that may cause loss of drive power; communication-module software issues that may affect the emergency-call/eCall function; multimedia-system software that may prevent the rearview-camera image from displaying; potentially incorrect headlight adjustment; and side-impact crash-sensor connector issues that could delay air-bag and seat-belt activation. Recall repairs are reported as free of charge, but completion status for this specific vehicle should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase or road use.