2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC 300

The vehicle is listed by the auction as salvage, with “Front End” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end deformation and missing or broken components support the stated Front End damage code; however, the salvage status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The hood is severely deformed along its leading edge. It is raised and uneven, with a pronounced irregular gap above the grille and headlamp areas. The headlamp assembly in the front right area (viewer-left in the images) is severely damaged, with part of the outer material or housing missing and internal components exposed. The upper and central grille sections, including the center emblem, are missing, leaving mounting points and other components visible. A black trim piece is also loose and hanging at the front right grille/headlamp junction. An airbag-shaped warning indicator is illuminated on the instrument cluster. The cause and extent of any restraint-system or other electrical damage require physical inspection and diagnostic testing. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 convertible with rear-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars in Germany. One NHTSA recall is listed for this model year: campaign 21V058000 concerns communication-module software that may transmit an incorrect vehicle location to emergency responders through the eCall system after a crash. The stated remedy is a free software update by a Mercedes-Benz dealer or through an over-the-air update. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mercedes-Benz before purchase.