2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 SUV

The auction lists the primary damage as “Right Side,” an unverified auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, citing substantial damage to the vehicle’s right-front side, including the wheel area, fender, bumper, and underbody. The front-right wheel and tire assembly is displaced outside the wheel opening, leaving the wheel area behind it exposed. The front-right fender and wheel arch have severely damaged, irregular edges, missing trim, and an exposed inner wheel-well area. The front-right bumper corner has multiple scrapes, cracks, tears, and deformed sections, with missing grille or trim pieces. The lower bumper also has an empty opening, a separated trim section, and additional torn plastic. The visible front underbody shield and adjacent plastic panel are torn, cracked, and separated, with an irregular opening. This damage appears substantial and will require a detailed inspection of the wheel, suspension, steering, braking, body structure, underbody, and related systems before repair or road use. The findings do not establish the condition of components that are not visible. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder M264 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It was built in Finland. The drivetrain is not specified in the supplied decoding data. Official NHTSA recall records identify several recalls applicable to the 2021 GLC 300, including potential fuel-pump shutdown and multiple communication/eCall software issues. Additional recalls concern the rearview-camera display, headlight adjustment, and side-impact crash-sensor connectors. Recall repairs include dealer inspection, software updates, activation or replacement of affected components, and headlight adjustment as applicable. The supplied information does not confirm whether these recalls have been completed on this vehicle.