2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER

This 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is listed with a salvage title and the auction’s primary damage classification is “minor dent/scratches.” The auction classification is an unverified record designation. Stage 1 reports that visible minor scratches, scuffing, and a shallow side-panel dent support the stated damage code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The visible exterior damage is minor and includes an irregular shallow dent in the sliding-door exterior panel below the window, above the gray lower molding. The rear cargo doors have multiple light scratches and scuff marks around the center emblem and lower door area, along with additional light surface scratching on the rear cargo-door exterior. Several dashboard warning indicators are illuminated, including the check-engine, ABS, brake-related, and stability-control lights. The available images do not establish the cause of these warnings or confirm a mechanical or electrical failure. A complete diagnostic scan and mechanical inspection should be performed before purchase. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with 4x2 drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder OM642 diesel engine, and a listed GVWR range of 8,001–9,000 pounds. The VIN data identifies Germany as the plant country. NHTSA’s decoding record includes a note that the model year may require reconfirmation, although the supplied vehicle information identifies it as a 2017 model.