Mercedes W212 Rear Bumper Saloon Trim Panel Cover Indium Grey - 963

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mercedes W212 Sedan Rear Bumper Indium Grey Metallic - 963 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the rear of a sedan. Finished in the elegant Indium Grey Metallic - 963 color, it helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and the factory styling line of the W212 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2128803840-ING
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2128803840
• Substitutable numbers: A2128803840, A 212 880 38 40
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Indium Grey Metallic - 963
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented rear bumper has been specifically designed for the Mercedes W212 sedan, taking into account the geometry of the rear body and factory mounting points. This ensures proper alignment with the fenders, trunk lid, and other body panels, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Its placement on the rear of the vehicle ensures proper absorption of loads resulting from daily use, parking, and minor contact with obstacles. The bumper's construction is prepared to work with the factory reinforcements and mounting components intended for this model.

Indium Grey Metallic - 963 Color and Aesthetics

The Indium Grey Metallic - 963 color is a distinctive, subdued shade of grey with a metallic finish, often found on higher-class Mercedes models. Using the original shade helps maintain the visual consistency of the entire body, which is particularly important for accident repairs or replacing individual body parts.

The metallic finish promotes even distribution of light reflections on the bumper's surface, enhancing the vehicle's visual appeal and facilitating matching with adjacent painted panels. In case of any corrective painting, painters have a precise color code, allowing for a consistent final result.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The bumper belongs to the group of body parts responsible for protecting the rear of the vehicle and shaping its aerodynamics and styling line. The construction is adapted to work with factory reinforcements, brackets, and accessories intended for the W212 sedan, simplifying installation in service conditions.

The weight parameter has been chosen to maintain a balance between durability and ease of use, without negatively impacting the vehicle's driving characteristics. The use of original geometry ensures correct positioning of the bumper relative to the body and maintains factory mounting gaps.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

This part comes from the Mercedes brand and is a used component, offering a cost-effective solution for users seeking original body parts with a favorable cost-to-quality ratio. A used bumper allows for maintaining the vehicle's factory specifications without resorting to aftermarket alternatives with uncertain fitment.

This solution is particularly attractive for accident repairs, bodywork restoration, or returning a vehicle to a near-factory condition after localized damage to the rear bodywork. A correctly selected part from the same model generation reduces the time needed for fitting and preparation for painting.

Support in Choosing Used Parts

When selecting used body parts, it is advisable to pay attention to model, color, and structural compatibility to avoid installation issues and visual discrepancies. If you want to better understand the differences between new and used parts, their cost-effectiveness, and their impact on repair durability, read the article Car Parts – New or Used? Comparing Costs, Quality, and Durability, which discusses these issues in detail.

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