2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS

The vehicle is recorded as a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris with a salvage certificate listing flood damage as the auction condition and water/flood as the primary damage. This is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the visible exterior, interior, engine-bay, and dashboard photos show no clear horizontal tide line, water staining, corrosion, mold, or silt residue. The instrument cluster is illuminated and displays normally without widespread malfunction indicators. Based on the provided photo review, the visible evidence does not support the unverified flood or water claim. The documented visible damage is primarily cosmetic. The black hood has multiple irregular light-colored discolored areas, including faded or oxidized-looking patches across the upper and central surfaces. Light surface scuffs are visible along the lower rear bumper. Inside, the black leather driver’s seat shows creasing and surface wear on the outer bolster and front cushion; no tear or hole is visible. The VIN decodes as a passenger van with 4x2 drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine, and a reported output of 208 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Spain. Transmission details were not provided. NHTSA records list safety recalls applicable to this model and year. They concern driveshaft securing bolts and transmission support mounting, electric power steering components, fuel hoses and connections, the under-seat backup battery compartment, the passenger air bag inflator, front wheel bearings, blind-spot monitoring functionality, brake-fluid reservoir mounting, the rearview camera, and tire load-capacity labeling. The reported remedies include inspection, replacement, installation of protective covers or corrected labels, and software updates, as applicable. Recall completion status for this specific vehicle was not provided and should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase.