Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 3 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Polar Silver Metallic 761

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 3 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Polar Silver Metallic is an original body component designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, ensuring proper finishing and protection of the bodywork. The bumper in Polar Silver Metallic - 761 allows for maintaining visual consistency of the body, while also serving as a solid base for professional post-accident repair or restoration. It is a practical solution for users who expect factory fitment and predictable installation in the Mercedes A-Class W168.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688852625-PS3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688852625
• Substitutable numbers: A1688852625, A 168 885 26 25, 8852625
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and body fitment

The offered bumper is a component designed for installation in the rear body section of the Mercedes A-Class W168 generation. The construction, prepared for factory mounting points, allows for precise alignment with the body line, which facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and reduces the need for additional modifications. By maintaining the original geometry, the bumper supports the correct alignment of the tailgate edges, rear lights, and side body panels.

Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color and painting aspects

The finish in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade is characteristic of many Mercedes A-Class W168 units, which facilitates visual matching to the vehicle's existing paint. In practice, this means the possibility of:

• limiting the scope of painting to local touch-ups or blending,
• maintaining color consistency with other body elements,
• shortening the time required to prepare the car for release after repair.

For workshops and paint shops, it is important that the bumper provides a good base for potential repainting, which allows for precise matching of the shade to the individual condition of the vehicle's coating.

Characteristics of the used component

As a part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, the product has been previously used, which is typical for original body components sourced from dismantling. Such components are frequently chosen by service centers and individual users because they:

• ensure factory fitment for the specific model and generation,
• facilitate installation thanks to the retention of original mounting points,
• allow for the optimization of repair costs while maintaining appropriate quality.

A used rear bumper works well both for standard post-accident repairs and for restoring the vehicle's original appearance after years of use.

Protective function and role in body construction

The rear bumper in the Mercedes A-Class W168 plays an important role in protecting the rear part of the body against minor impacts and operational damage. A properly selected and installed component:

• stabilizes the rear area of the vehicle in the outer zone,
• protects the lower parts of the tailgate and the side edges of the body,
• influences the aesthetics of the car's lines, which is significant for vehicle resale.

For repair shops, it is important that using an original bumper facilitates maintaining correct body geometry and minimizes the risk of problems with fitting adjacent elements.

Technical support and additional materials

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 covers, reinforcements, or compatible mounting beams, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

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