Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 Front Bumper Trim Panel Travertine Beige - 693

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 Front Bumper Trim Panel Travertine Beige is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Travertine Beige Metallic color, it allows you to maintain a consistent body appearance and restore the aesthetics characteristic of the M-Class W163 models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1638804770-TRB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1638804770
• Substitutable numbers: A1638804770, A 163 880 47 70, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Travertine Beige Metallic - 693
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for the front body section of the M-Class W163 series, ensuring a proper fit to the body lines and factory mounting points. The design, compliant with the manufacturer's specifications, facilitates installation and allows for seamless integration with other body panels and reinforcements.

Travertine Beige Metallic color – 693

The finish in the Travertine Beige Metallic – 693 shade is a distinctive, elegant color used in original M-Class units. Using a bumper in this color reduces the need for additional paint work, and when properly matched to the body, it allows for visual consistency and an aesthetic appearance of the entire front of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used component, this bumper is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning the car to a condition close to factory standards. The original construction ensures proper geometry, and the preserved mounting points facilitate installation in place of a damaged part, without the need for structural modifications.

Role in the body structure

The front bumper is responsible for protecting the critical front zone of the vehicle, working in conjunction with reinforcements and other body components. A correctly selected element helps maintain the proper body line, influences aerodynamics, and serves as a base for mounting additional components in this zone, such as grilles, moldings, or lighting mounting elements.

Comprehensive bumper zone modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front bumper zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, covers, or mounting strips, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Support for youngtimer restoration

For restoration projects of models from the turn of the 90s and 2000s, such as the M-Class W163, it is crucial to consciously use original used body components to preserve the car's character and optimize costs. Practical tips on selecting and combining used body and interior components can be found in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years, which discusses, among other things, modernization scenarios for Mercedes models.