2023 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 447 (VS20)

This 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris is listed with a salvage certificate of title and an auction primary-damage designation of “REAR END.” The visible rear-end collision damage supports that primary-damage designation; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the provided images. The rear cargo area has severe damage. Both rear cargo doors are crushed inward, with pronounced dents, sharp creases, and buckling across their lower sections. The rear bumper cover is missing, leaving metal components exposed beneath the doors. The left rear corner and lower rear body are crushed and folded, with detached or hanging black trim below the left rear lamp. The lower rear body edge and door sill are bent and uneven, with gaps and exposed components along the bottom. A large, irregular dent with multiple creases is also present in the right rear quarter panel above and behind the rear wheel. A red airbag/SRS warning indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster. This image does not establish whether any airbags deployed or whether the restraint system is operating correctly. The vehicle should receive a complete SRS diagnostic inspection before operation or repair approval. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz Metris cargo van with 4x2 drive, a 2.0-liter gasoline M274 engine, and a 135-inch wheelbase. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG in Spain. The supplied decoder notes that some transmission and equipment details are unavailable. The supplied NHTSA recall information lists two fuel-pump recalls for 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles: campaigns 23V444000 and 23V881000. A fuel-pump shutdown may cause loss of drive power; the stated remedy is free fuel-pump replacement by a dealer. Recall 25V463000 concerns infotainment electrical connections that may prevent the rearview-camera image from displaying; the stated remedy is inspection and repair as necessary. Recall 26V070000 concerns certain right-hand-drive 2022–2023 Metris vehicles and involves installing a cover over the airbag control unit because water accumulation could affect airbag deployment. Recall completion and VIN-specific applicability should be verified with Mercedes-Benz or NHTSA before purchase.