Mercedes C117 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Calcite White - 650

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mercedes C117 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Calcite White is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Calcite White - 650 color, it allows for a visually consistent body repair without the need to change the paint concept. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for professional post-accident repairs or aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's rear zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1178800440-CW
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1178800440
• Substitutable numbers: A1178800440, A 117 880 04 40
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Calcite White - 650
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the rear bumper

The presented rear bumper is designed as a body component mounted at the rear of the vehicle, responsible for absorbing energy during minor collisions and providing an aesthetic finish to the body shape. The design, matched to the lines of the C117 model, ensures proper gap alignment, compatibility with factory mounts, and correct fitment with other body panels.

Thanks to the use of original geometry, the bumper supports the proper functioning of associated elements, such as reinforcements, brackets, or covers, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Calcite White - 650 color and paint aspects

The bumper is finished in Calcite White - 650, characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. For the user, this means the possibility of matching the element to the vehicle's existing paintwork, often limiting the scope of painting work to just surface correction or refreshing.

In workshop practice, using an element in the correct shade of white allows for shorter repair times, facilitates the paint matching process, and can reduce the need to paint adjacent panels, which is beneficial both in terms of cost and technology.

Characteristics of the used OEM element

The offered bumper belongs to the group of used original parts, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with other body components. For body shops and individual users, this is significant from the point of view of fitment quality and installation predictability.

A used rear bumper also represents a favorable economic solution – it allows for maintaining a high level of fit to the vehicle while reducing costs compared to new elements. This is especially important in post-accident repairs, where both technical correctness and the budget of the entire operation count.

Benefits of using an original rear bumper

• Factory fit to the body lines of the C117 model, without the need for structural modifications.
• Calcite White - 650 color, conducive to a visually consistent repair of the vehicle's rear section.
• Original construction from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, ensuring compatibility with factory mounting points.
• A reasonable compromise between quality and cost thanks to the use of a used OEM element.

Application in repairs and upgrades

The rear bumper in Calcite White - 650 will work well both for standard post-accident repairs and for aesthetic upgrades of the rear body section, e.g., after previous parking damage or operational wear. Choosing an original component makes it easier to maintain the stylistic consistency of the entire vehicle and preserve the correct body geometry.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, covers, or other panels from this section, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Ecological and economic aspect

Choosing a used rear bumper is in line with the principles of a circular economy – it reduces the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce a new element, while simultaneously allowing for lower repair costs. For many users, this is a conscious decision that combines care for the vehicle with a responsible approach to the environment.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of using used body components and other subassemblies in the context of ecology and service costs, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?.