2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC GLC300 4MATIC

The auction record lists the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “SIDE” as the primary damage classification. The visible extensive damage to the left-side doors and rocker panel supports the unverified SIDE primary-damage claim; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC has severe collision damage concentrated along the left side. The left front door outer panel is deeply dented and sharply creased across the middle and lower sections, with scraped paint and distorted surfaces. The left rear door has moderate horizontal and diagonal creasing and depressions, particularly near its forward and lower portions. The left front fender is also deformed near the rear edge adjacent to the front door opening. The left rocker panel and lower side sill show severe deformation. This area has an irregular, crushed contour with upward displacement and pronounced creasing. The extent of the sill deformation should be assessed during a structural inspection, including checks of the floor, door openings, suspension mounting points, and underbody alignment. Light-colored restraint fabric is visibly protruding from the outer side bolster of the front passenger seatback. Additional light turquoise restraint fabric is exposed along the left roof/headliner and A-pillar area and from the right rear roof/headliner area. The restraint system, including airbags, pretensioners, wiring, sensors, and related control modules, requires complete diagnostic inspection and replacement assessment. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300 4MATIC SUV, manufactured in Germany. It is equipped with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Further inspection is recommended before purchase to determine the full structural, safety-system, mechanical, and repair requirements.