Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Polar Silver Metallic - 761

The Mercedes W168 Fuel Filler Flap Polar Silver 761 is an original fuel filler cover from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories range, designed for W168 A-Class models. This element, in the elegant Polar Silver Metallic color, helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and restores the original appearance of the fuel filler area after damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687500106-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687500106
• Substitutable numbers: A1687500106, A 168 750 01 06, BG
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Function of the Fuel Filler Flap

The fuel filler flap on the Mercedes W168 is responsible for protecting the fuel cap and filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. A correctly chosen element ensures:

• protection of the fuel system from dust, mud, and water,
• a secure closure of the fuel filler area,
• continuity of the body line and aesthetics of the side panel.

By using an original cover from the same color series, the vehicle retains its consistent, factory look without the need for additional adjustments to shape or mounting points.

Polar Silver Metallic Color – Visual Matching

The presented flap is finished in the Polar Silver Metallic – 761 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes W168 A-Class models. The metallic paint finish:

• ensures a uniform visual appearance with other body panels,
• facilitates matching during local body and paint repairs,
• reduces the need for full panel repainting when replacing within the same color.

For workshops and owners, this means faster and more predictable replacements, without the risk of shade differences resulting from the use of non-original aftermarket parts.

Characteristics of an Original Mercedes Part

The fuel filler flap comes from the Mercedes line, which ensures the preservation of factory geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with standard hinges and opening mechanisms. Original manufacturing allows you to:

• maintain correct alignment with the fender and body line,
• avoid issues with closing or rubbing against adjacent elements,
• maintain compliance with the manufacturer's original design solutions.

This part from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories category is suitable for both accident repairs and for replacing a worn or corroded flap on a daily driven vehicle.

Used Condition and Service Application

The offered fuel filler flap is a used part, making it an attractive solution for owners and workshops looking for an economical yet original-compliant body component. In practice, this allows you to:

• reduce repair costs compared to new parts,
• maintain high dimensional and mounting compatibility,
• preserve the original character of the vehicle without using universal aftermarket parts.

Thanks to its original construction, installation is straightforward for an experienced bodywork specialist or mechanic, and replacement is limited to work within the fuel filler area.

Mercedes Fuel Filler Covers – Expansion and Selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional covers, shields, or accessory security elements, check the available parts in the category Mercedes Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories.

Technical Support and Fuel System Knowledge

When replacing the fuel filler flap, it is advisable to check the overall condition of the fuel system – its tightness, the condition of the cap, and ventilation components. To better understand the relationships between individual components such as injectors, pumps, or the tank, the article: Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair will be helpful, discussing diagnostics, part selection by manufacturer codes, and principles of proper operation.