Mercedes W169 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Avantgarde Horizon Blue Metallic - 391

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Avantgarde Horizon Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The Horizon Blue Metallic paint finish helps maintain color consistency of the bodywork, which facilitates matching with the existing paint coating and reduces the scope of additional body and paint work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698857325-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698857325
• Substitutable numbers: A1698857325, A 169 885 73 25
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the rear bumper

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the W169 series body, ensuring proper fitment to the body lines and correct integration with mounting elements and reinforcements. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle allows it to absorb part of the energy during minor collisions, as well as providing an aesthetic finish for the trunk area and rear lights.

The original geometry of the bumper facilitates installation at factory mounting points, which helps maintain correct gaps between body panels and the stability of the entire structure.

Horizon Blue Metallic color – benefits for body repair

The bumper is finished in Horizon Blue Metallic - 391, a color characteristic of many units of this generation. For the user, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to potential local touch-ups, instead of full repainting of the entire component. In practice, this translates into:

• easier visual matching to the existing paint coating,
• shorter time required for body repair,
• potential reduction in paint work costs.

The metallic paint coating harmonizes well with the W169 body line, preserving the factory character of the vehicle and the aesthetic appearance of the rear of the car.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used component, the bumper comes from vehicle dismantling and is intended for users who want to restore full functionality and a consistent appearance to the rear of the body without the need to invest in a new component. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where the cost-to-quality ratio and maintaining the original construction are important.

Choosing an original, used bumper from the same model series allows you to avoid fitment problems typical of aftermarket replacements with universal geometry, and promotes the preservation of factory mounting parameters.

Application in service practice

Mercedes W169 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Avantgarde Horizon Blue Metallic is suitable for both professional body and paint workshops and services specializing in the Mercedes brand. It can be used for:

• repairs after collisions in the rear of the vehicle,
• body renovation with a damaged or corroded bumper,
• restoring the original look of the car after previous non-factory modifications.

Thanks to its factory design for the rear body zone, installation follows standard service procedures, which facilitates work planning and reduces vehicle downtime.

Complementary Mercedes body components

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

To better plan your repair budget and stick to the manufacturer's original solutions, it is worth considering the use of other components from dismantling – you can find more on this topic in the article Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling.