Mercedes W209 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W209 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory color palette and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct body repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2098800040-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2098800040
• Substitutable numbers: A2098800040, A 209 880 00 40
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Bumper purpose and function

The rear bumper on the Mercedes W209 model is responsible for protecting the body structure in the impact zone and for maintaining the correct body lines. This component works in conjunction with reinforcements and body mounts, stabilizing the rear panel and ensuring proper force distribution during minor parking collisions.

The presented bumper is designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, which facilitates alignment with factory mounting points and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 allows for maintaining consistency with the original Mercedes paint, especially for vehicles with the same color code. The metallic structure of the paint coating provides characteristic depth and gloss, blending well with the premium body line.

For body shops and individual users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to potential touch-ups, which speeds up the repair process and facilitates quality control of the finish.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper is a used part, which in practice allows for combining cost-effective repairs with the preservation of the original geometry of the part. Such components are particularly valued in post-accident repairs, where factory fitment to the body and compliance with the model's styling line are crucial.

Choosing an original, used rear bumper for the Mercedes W209 is a solution that often minimizes the time required for installation, as the element is designed for specific mounting points and the shape of the rear body section.

Application in body repairs

This bumper model is suitable for both standard post-accident repairs and for restoring the vehicle's factory appearance after parking damage. Thanks to the preservation of the original form and its design for the rear body zone, the component works well with other body parts, such as the trunk lid or rear side panels.

In practice, the installation of such a bumper allows for:

• restoring the correct line of the rear body section,
• maintaining visual consistency with the rest of the bodywork,
• limiting the scope of bodywork to the necessary minimum.

Support with selection and other Mercedes bumpers

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

Knowledge about used parts and cost optimization

When choosing used body components, such as bumpers, it is worth knowing the basic principles of assessing the condition of parts and planning repairs to optimize service costs without sacrificing quality. Practical tips on using the used parts market can be found in the article Repairing a Volkswagen for pennies? Discover how to save on original car parts, the conclusions of which can be successfully applied to the maintenance of cars of other brands, including Mercedes.