2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 SUV

The auction record lists the vehicle condition as “Clear” and identifies “Front End” as the primary damage. However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence contradicts the Clear condition claim: the vehicle has extensive visible front-end collision damage, with the bumper, grille, headlamps, and other front-end components missing or detached. Stage 1 reports that the Front End damage classification is supported by the visible damage. The front bumper cover, grille, and lower fascia are absent, exposing the cooling system, hoses, brackets, wiring, and other front-end components. Both headlamp units are missing from their mounting locations, with exposed wiring and open connectors at both front corners. The two headlamp assemblies, the bumper/grille assembly, and a radiator and electric-fan assembly are shown separately on the ground rather than installed. The lower front area also contains displaced components, broken or separated plastic parts, dangling wiring, and disconnected mounting hardware. The hood is deformed along its front edge and at the right-front corner, with an irregular contour. The leading edges of the front fenders around the headlamp openings are incomplete and irregular, with gaps and missing or torn material. Removed front support components show displaced or separated plastic brackets and mounting pieces. The extent of the visible damage indicates that substantial replacement parts, structural and mounting inspection, wiring repairs, cooling-system checks, and calibration or diagnostic work may be required. The findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, or safety systems. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 SUV, built in Germany. It is specified with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline M254 engine, turbocharging, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability and traction control, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and LED low-beam headlamps; the damaged lighting and exposed wiring should be professionally inspected before any attempt to operate the vehicle. The supplied recall records list three campaigns applicable to specified 2025 GLC vehicles or vehicle configurations. Recall 25V379000 concerns C-pillar occupant protection on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Recall 25V533000 concerns potentially loose steering-coupling bolts, which could result in loss of steering control. Recall 26V281000 concerns an infotainment control-unit reset that may cause the instrument-panel display to go blank. Recall applicability to this specific VIN, including equipment conditions and completion status, should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase and before the vehicle is returned to service.