Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Trim Panel Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Trim Panel Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for precise fitment in W169 series models. The paint in the Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 shade allows for visual consistency with the factory body finish and facilitates professional post-accident repair or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698852538-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698852538
• Substitutable numbers: A1698852538, A 169 885 25 38, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Technical characteristics and fitment

The offered rear bumper is a structural body component designed specifically for the Mercedes W169 series, ensuring proper alignment with the body lines, mounting points, and factory reinforcements. As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, it is responsible for the correct distribution of loads during minor collisions and provides stable support for other components of the rear body section.

The Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 color is a popular, dark metallic paint used on Mercedes vehicles, which helps reduce the scope of paintwork required, especially when the vehicle has the same paint code. Thanks to this, the component works well both for routine repairs and for body reconstruction after more significant damage.

Purpose and function in the vehicle

This rear bumper performs several key functions in the vehicle:

• it creates an external cover for the rear part of the body,
• it works in conjunction with internal reinforcements and beams,
• it provides mounting points for additional elements (e.g., trims, sensors – if present in the vehicle's specific configuration),
• it stabilizes the rear panel line and influences the vehicle's aerodynamics.

Thanks to the factory design for a specific model, installation proceeds in an orderly manner, maintaining the original body geometry. This is important both from the point of view of safety and the subsequent resale of the vehicle.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The offered bumper is a used original component, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling, not from aftermarket production. Such parts are often chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain factory geometry, proper fitment, and material compatibility with other body elements.

In workshop practice, using an original second-hand bumper allows for reducing the time spent on fitting, adjustment, and potential modifications, which translates into a more efficient repair process. This is a particularly beneficial solution for vehicles used on a daily basis, where a quick return to full functionality is essential.

Benefits of choosing an original Mercedes bumper

By choosing this rear bumper model, you gain:

• factory fitment to the Mercedes W169 body without the need for significant modifications,
• color consistency with the Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 paint (provided the vehicle's paint code matches),
• compatibility with factory mounting points and reinforcements,
• a solution preferred by many service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand.

If you are interested in a wider selection of body elements for this brand, it is worth considering other components from the same group to maintain full structural compatibility within the rear part of the vehicle.

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

Ecology and the use of used parts

Choosing a used, original bumper fits into the concept of responsible vehicle operation – it reduces the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce new components, while simultaneously allowing for high-quality repairs. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between costs, durability, and environmental impact.

If you want to learn more about the conscious selection of body elements and other recycled components in the context of performance and carbon footprint, check out the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts, which discusses a practical approach to using recycled parts in modern cars.