Mercedes-Benz C W203 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Tanzanitblau Tanzanite Blue - 359

Mercedes-Benz C W203 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Tanzanitblau Tanzanite Blue - 359 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for the rear section of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair or replacement of a damaged bumper on your Mercedes, while maintaining the car's factory character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038851625-TB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038851625
• Substitutable numbers: A2038851625, A 203 885 16 25
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes C-Class W203

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for the rear body section of the Mercedes C-Class W203 in both estate and sedan versions. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the correct body geometry. As a result, the component works well with original reinforcements, the bumper beam, and other components of the vehicle's rear zone.

Technical characteristics and color

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, which means it serves both a protective and aesthetic function. Its placement in the rear of the vehicle makes it responsible for absorbing energy during minor parking collisions and for maintaining the correct body lines.

The Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359 color is an elegant, metallic shade characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. In practice, it allows you to limit or completely eliminate the need for full repainting when replacing the bumper, provided that the other body elements are in the same color. This is a beneficial solution for post-accident and renovation repairs, where both time and service costs are important.

Condition of the element and use in repairs

The offered bumper is a used element, which makes it a reasonable choice for maintenance and post-accident repairs when the priority is to keep an original part while optimizing the budget. This type of component will work particularly well in:

• repairs after minor rear-end collisions,
• body renovation after parking damage,
• restoring the consistent look of the car after previous non-factory modifications.

Thanks to its factory origin, the bumper maintains the correct proportions, creases, and lines characteristic of the C-Class W203, which facilitates fitting to the trunk lid, rear lights, and decorative moldings.

Benefits of using an original rear bumper

Choosing an original rear bumper for a Mercedes brings a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the W203 body structure reduces the risk of installation problems and leaks.
• Visual consistency – the Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359 color allows you to maintain a uniform look for the rear of the vehicle.
• Repair savings – a used element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group is a cost-effective alternative to new parts while maintaining the original specification.
• Seamless integration – the bumper works with factory mounts, reinforcements, and other elements of the rear body zone.

Repair expansion – other Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements

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, beams, or other bumpers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Technical support and selection of used body elements

When selecting used body elements, such as bumpers, it is worth paying attention to model compatibility, body version, and paint color to limit the scope of additional body and paint work. It is also good practice to compare the mounting structure and the shape of the creases with the currently installed element.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components in cars – from selection, through compatibility, to installation – an article describing the practical aspects of installing a sports exhaust system in a premium car may be helpful. More information can be found in the material: Second-hand Mini John Cooper Works Pro sports exhaust – a legal way to get a racy sound and +7 HP.