2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 SUV

The auction record lists the primary damage as **Front End**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, noting that the front grille and multiple front bumper and fascia components are missing or damaged. The upper and central front grille assemblies are absent, exposing the radiator area, internal supports, mounting brackets, wiring, and other front-end components. The front bumper cover is severely damaged, with a large open center section, broken or displaced grille and fascia pieces, and visible deformation at the lower right corner. Additional bumper and fascia damage is present on the left side, and several front-end trim pieces are missing. The driver’s steering-wheel and lower steering-column airbags are visibly deployed. The vehicle should therefore undergo a complete structural, restraint-system, cooling-system, wiring, and safety-system inspection before repair or operation. The findings do not establish the condition of components that are not visible. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 SUV, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard driver and passenger front airbags, side airbags for the first and second rows, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, forward-collision warning, and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. Two NHTSA safety recalls were identified for this make, model, and year range. Recall 23V445000 concerns the fuel pump, which may shut down and cause a loss of drive power; the stated 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 or an authorized dealer.