Mercedes A-Class W168 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761U

The MERCEDES A-CLASS W168 Rear Bumper Silver is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory fit and paint in the Pure Silver Metallic - 900 shade, it allows for maintaining a consistent body line and an aesthetic car repair without unnecessary modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688852625-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688852625
• Substitutable numbers: A1688852625, A 168 885 26 25, 8852625
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Fitment

The presented rear bumper has been specifically designed for the Mercedes A-Class W168 model, taking into account the body's geometry and factory mounting points. Its placement in the rear section of the vehicle ensures proper coverage of the supporting structure and boot components, as well as maintaining the original contours characteristic of this model.

The Pure Silver Metallic - 900 paint shade allows for visual matching with the factory color palette, which limits the scope of potential painting work and facilitates achieving a cohesive effect after repair.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The rear bumper plays a crucial role in protecting the rear part of the body, absorbing minor parking impacts and stabilizing the vehicle's exterior line. The design intended for the Mercedes W168 ensures:

• correct alignment with the side panels and tailgate,
• maintenance of factory mounting gaps,
• the possibility of using original mounting points and reinforcements.

The part comes from the Bumpers and Reinforcements segment, meaning it has been designed to work with factory beams and brackets in the rear of the body, without the need for vehicle structure modification.

Color and Visual Aspect

The finish in Pure Silver Metallic - 900 is a popular, universal silver shade used in many Mercedes A-Class W168 units. This allows the bumper to blend well with the car's styling line, and with proper surface preparation, it enables an aesthetically pleasing final effect.

The metallic paint coating promotes even light distribution on the bumper's surface, improving the visual perception of the entire rear body section after repair or replacement of a damaged part.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The product is offered as a used part, which in practice means real savings while maintaining the original geometry and fit intended by the manufacturer. Compared to low-quality aftermarket parts, an original bumper from dismantling reduces the risk of installation problems and unnatural gaps between body elements.

Choosing a used bumper also supports the circular economy – the reuse of functional components reduces waste and the demand for new part production. If you want to learn more about the impact of such decisions on the environment and your household budget, check out the article on the circular economy and the use of used parts from dismantling.

Application in Repairs and Upgrades

This rear bumper is suitable for both standard post-accident repairs and visual refreshment of an older Mercedes A-Class W168. Thanks to its factory design, it can be installed using original mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and shortens service time.

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

Summary

The MERCEDES A-CLASS W168 Rear Bumper Silver is an original, used body part in Pure Silver Metallic - 900 color, intended for the rear of the vehicle. It ensures factory fit, a cohesive body appearance, and a favorable cost-to-quality ratio, making it a practical solution for repairs and renovations of the Mercedes A-Class W168.