Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Front Bumper Trim Panel Mountain Grey - 787

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Front Bumper Trim Panel Mountain Grey - 787 in Mineral Grey Metallic (B39) is an original body component designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the bumper, improving the stylistic consistency of the bodywork while maintaining the factory design line characteristic of the A-Class.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698852538-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698852538
• Substitutable numbers: A1698852538, A 169 885 25 38
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The component has been designed specifically for the front body section of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 generation, ensuring a proper fit to the shape of the bumper and adjacent components. The original mounting geometry facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory gaps between body panels.

The panel is part of the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it works with the bumper structure, serving an aesthetic and complementary function without interfering with the load-bearing structure of the body.

Color and finish

The Mineral Grey Metallic – B39 color is an elegant, metallic shade of grey, characteristic of the Mercedes paint palette. Thanks to this, the panel harmonizes with a body of the same color, reducing or eliminating the need for additional paint work. The metallic structure of the paint highlights the bumper line and improves the visual consistency of the vehicle's front.

Choosing the right color is not only important for aesthetics but also for practical reasons – a correctly matched shade reduces the visibility of differences between elements and allows for a uniform appearance of the entire front body section.

Performance characteristics

As an original component, the front bumper panel is prepared to work with the factory mounting points of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169. This facilitates:

• precise alignment with the bumper and headlights,
• stable mounting without additional modifications,
• maintaining the proper aerodynamics of the vehicle's front.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair or refreshing of the car's appearance while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and body renovations.

Use in repairs and renovations

The panel will work well both for local repair of a damaged bumper and for a wider renovation of the vehicle's front, when it is necessary to replace several finishing elements. Thanks to the factory design, it can be included in the repair process without interfering with the load-bearing structure, focusing on restoring aesthetics and proper fitment of the elements.

Choosing an original bumper panel is also beneficial for the future resale of the vehicle – maintaining compliance with the factory body specification is often important for buyers and appraisers evaluating the condition of the car.

Related components and additional information

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

For more extensive service work, it is also worth ensuring the efficiency of safety-related systems. If you are interested in how to responsibly choose used components critical for safety, such as brake system elements, the following article will be helpful: Second-hand brake system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?.