Here's what MB had to say to DateLine regarding it's preformance. Oh, and by the way... it was a C-320, not a C-230. Sorry, I transposed the numbers...

MERCEDES-BENZ
As a followup to our discussion, please be aware that
occupant safety is our first priority in designing all
Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles. For that reason, the
C-Class performed outstandingly well in a recent IIHS
offset crash test at 40 miles per hour and, as a result, they
are likely to designate the care a “Best Pick.” However,
occupant safety would be compromised by reducing the
repair cost of the C-Class bumper.

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Kyle De Priest
2007 e320 Bluetec
2013 GLK 250 Bluetec