2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC GLC 300-4M

The vehicle is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class SUV, identified by VIN WDC0G4KB9JV112067. NHTSA VIN data describes it as a GLC 300-4M with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and production in Finland. The auction lists the primary damage as FRONT END. This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover and grille are missing, and the hood and front corner are visibly deformed. The front bumper cover and grille assembly are absent, exposing the bumper reinforcement and internal front-end components. The bumper fascia, lower front trim, and air-deflector pieces are also missing or displaced, with lower components visible beneath the reinforcement. The hood has pronounced dents, creasing, and deformation along the leading edge and at one front corner. An irregular gap is present along the adjacent front body panel. Sections of the front wheel-arch trim are missing, leaving mounting holes and unfinished panel edges exposed. A yellow check-engine warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The underlying cause cannot be determined from the available findings and should be diagnosed before purchase or repair approval. The visible damage indicates that inspection of the front-end structure, cooling and mechanical components, wiring, sensors, lighting, restraint systems, and alignment is advisable before repair. The findings do not establish the condition of components that are not visible.