Mercedes W166 Rear Bumper Corner Trim Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 A1668856225

Mercedes W166 Rear Bumper Corner Trim Obsidian Black Metallic is an original, factory-made body part designed for precise installation in the rear area of the vehicle. By maintaining the serial geometry and the characteristic Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 paint, it allows for an aesthetically and technically correct repair of a damaged bumper corner without interfering with the body structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1668856225-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1668856225
• Substitutable numbers: A1668856225, A 166 885 62 25
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Moulding Strips

Characteristics and purpose of the component

The presented rear bumper corner fragment belongs to the Decorative strips and tapes group, responsible for the visual finish and precise fit of the cladding in the rear part of the body. The element has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W166 series, which ensures proper fit to the bumper lines, mounts, and adjacent body panels.

Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle means that this part serves both a decorative and protective function – it masks the edges of the bumper, aligns mounting gaps, and helps maintain a consistent, factory look of the vehicle after a collision or cosmetic repair.

Color and paint matching Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 finish is characteristic of many Mercedes equipment configurations and allows for the visual integration of the element with other body panels painted in the same shade. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency in light reflection, which reduces the need for full painting of the entire bumper when the repair is carried out correctly.

For body shops and users who care about the aesthetics of the vehicle, this means the possibility of obtaining a uniform bumper surface while maintaining the original character of the finish, without experimenting with replacements of uncertain geometry.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes component

The original Mercedes component ensures:

• factory fit to the bumper and other body panels,
• preservation of serial parting lines and mounting gaps,
• visual consistency with other elements in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197,
• easier installation thanks to the shape and mounting points provided by the manufacturer.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where both technical correctness and maintaining the vehicle's value through the use of original body components are important.

Condition, application, and installation recommendations

The element comes from the group of used parts, which in practice means real cost savings while maintaining the original design and geometry intended by the manufacturer. It is a solution frequently chosen by workshops specializing in Mercedes W166 repairs and by conscious users who prefer factory body components over uncertain replacements.

Installation is recommended in a specialized service or body shop that will ensure proper gap alignment, fitment to other bumper elements, and any necessary refinement of the paint coating for the specific vehicle unit.

Expanding the rear body area repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional moldings, decorative bumper strips, or supplementary finishing tapes, check the available parts in the Mercedes decorative strips and tapes category.

For users who are simultaneously servicing the drivetrain or planning to purchase used mechanical components, a practical guide regarding gearboxes may be helpful – you can find it in the article Gearbox: manual, automatic or DSG – common faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox, which facilitates making informed decisions when choosing used components.