Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Trim Panel Jupiter Red - 589

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Trim Panel Jupiter Red - 589 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the front part of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Jupiter Red - 589 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair or refresh of the car's appearance while maintaining the factory styling line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698854938-JUR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698854938
• Substitutable numbers: A1698854938, A 169 885 49 38
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Jupiter Red - 589
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W169 model and is intended for installation in the front part of the body. Thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's factory standards, it ensures proper airflow management, correct positioning relative to the headlights and hood, as well as proper load distribution within the front end.

The Jupiter Red - 589 color allows for an aesthetic replacement of the component without the need to change the vehicle's color scheme. In many cases, this allows for minimizing the scope of painting to the necessary minimum, which shortens repair time and reduces its cost.

Technical and functional characteristics

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, which means it serves both a protective and structural function within the front body area. Its geometry is adapted to the factory mounting points in the Mercedes W169, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining proper gaps between body panels.

The component has been prepared with the aim of maintaining:

• the correct body line flow in the front zone,
• compatibility with factory reinforcements and mounts,
• color consistency with the Jupiter Red - 589 paint,
• appropriate structural rigidity during daily operation.

Condition and use in repairs

The product is a used component, which makes it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the car to a condition close to factory-new without the need to reach for new parts. This type of component allows for an economical yet technically correct reconstruction of the front zone.

Using an original bumper from dismantling reduces the risk of fitment problems typical of lower-quality replacements. In practice, this translates into shorter body and paint work time and fewer assembly adjustments.

Benefits of using an original bumper

Choosing this bumper for the Mercedes W169 primarily means:

• factory fitment to the body structure,
• a consistent, attractive Jupiter Red - 589 color,
• the possibility of limiting the scope of painting during repair,
• preserving the original styling of the vehicle's front end.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front end in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as front bumpers, reinforcements, or mounting beams, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Additional information and inspiration

For those interested in a wider use of parts from dismantling in visual and mechanical projects, an interesting supplement to your knowledge may be an article describing tuning using original components – you can find it here: Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning using components from dismantling. Although it concerns a different brand, it well demonstrates the potential of conscious selection of used body and mechanical elements.