Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Parktronic Trim Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Front Bumper Parktronic Trim Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color, it allows you to restore the consistent look of the bodywork after a collision or operational damage, maintaining the factory styling line of the W169 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800140-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800140
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800140, A 169 880 01 40, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment

The presented bumper has been designed as a front body component, ensuring proper airflow management and compatibility with factory mounting points. The construction corresponds to the manufacturer's original design, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional bodywork or painting modifications.

The Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color allows for an aesthetic match to the bodywork in the same paint tone, which in many cases minimizes the scope of painting work or allows for precise planning.

Technical and functional characteristics

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it serves both an aesthetic and structural function in the front zone of the body. The properly profiled shape enables correct seating of other front elements, such as grilles, moldings, or lighting, in accordance with factory geometry.

Its placement at the front of the vehicle promotes proper aerodynamics and protects the components located behind the bumper. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, after correct installation, it is possible to achieve even gaps and a consistent line with the hood, fenders, and other body panels.

Condition of the item and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered bumper is in Used condition, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of previous use. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original build quality typical of the Mercedes brand.

Choosing a used bumper allows you to:

• reduce repair costs compared to a new part,
• maintain original fitment to the bodywork,
• reduce waste and support the reuse of parts.

Practical installation tips

Before installation, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the bumper with the specific vehicle equipment version and consulting a painter regarding potential refreshing of the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 paint coating. Installation in a specialized body and paint workshop is recommended, which allows for proper alignment with other body panels and avoids stress at the mounting points.

Due to the nature of the body component, it is also important to check the condition of the brackets, guides, and cooperation with existing reinforcements to maintain the proper rigidity of the front part of the vehicle.

Repair expansion and related components

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

If you are also considering using used electronic components for broader vehicle service, it is worth reading practical advice on selecting such sub-assemblies – the article Second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors? will be helpful.