2022 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 447 (VS20)

The vehicle is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris cargo van with a salvage certificate of title. The auction lists the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this unverified claim, with extensive collision damage clearly visible across the vehicle’s right side; the salvage title itself cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The most significant damage is concentrated on the right side. The right front door, sliding door, and rear cargo-side panel have deep dents, sharp creases, and broad deformation. The lower right rocker and side structure are visibly crushed and irregular, including the sheet metal around the right rear wheel opening. The right rear corner has exposed and deformed metal around the lamp and bumper area. The right rear tail lamp is broken or missing portions of its outer lens, with internal components exposed. The right rear bumper cover is detached and hanging outward from the body. Additional minor damage is visible on the left side, including multiple scratches, scuff marks, and shallow dents on the left front door, lower side sill, and rocker area. A shallow dent and light surface marks are also present on the lower left cargo-side panel. The VIN decode identifies the vehicle as a gasoline-powered Mercedes-Benz Metris cargo van with a 2.0-liter M274 engine, 4x2 drive, hydraulic brakes, and a 2022 model year designation. The decode lists assembly in Vitoria, Spain. It also notes that the model year result may require confirmation through a repeat decode. NHTSA records list several recalls for this model and year range: fuel-hose connections that may leak, two fuel-pump shutdown campaigns that may cause loss of drive power, an infotainment connection issue that may prevent the rearview-camera image from displaying, and a restraint-control-module issue affecting certain right-hand-drive vehicles. Recall applicability and completion status should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase, particularly because some campaigns have specific vehicle configurations or notification dates. A thorough physical inspection is recommended to assess concealed structural, suspension, electrical, lighting, door, and safety-system damage before repair or operation.