Mercedes W169 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Parktronic Polar Silver - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Parktronic Polar Silver is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct body repair without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698851725-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698851725
• Substitutable numbers: A1698851725, A 169 885 17 25, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and body fitment

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the rear body section of Mercedes W169 class models. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional bodywork modifications. As a result, the component works well with original reinforcements, the bumper beam, and other rear body zone components.

Color and paint finish

The bumper is finished in Polar Silver Metallic - 761, allowing for a consistent match with the factory Mercedes paint palette. The metallic coating provides a characteristic, subtle gloss, and the properly selected shade facilitates integration with other body panels of the same color. In many cases, this allows for limiting paintwork to potential touch-ups only, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the rear bumper retains its original geometry and factory material structure, which is crucial for precise alignment with lights, the trunk lid, and side body panels. This type of component allows for maintaining compliance with factory safety standards and structural rigidity, while simultaneously reducing costs compared to new parts.

Application in accident repairs and restoration

This rear bumper model is suitable for both accident repairs and body restoration when the existing component is mechanically damaged or deformed. Replacing it with an original bumper from the same model series allows for restoring the correct body line, improving the aesthetics of the vehicle's rear, and ensuring proper interaction with sensors, lighting, and other components, if provided in the given car configuration.

Benefits of choosing an original Mercedes bumper

Choosing an original rear bumper for the Mercedes W169 primarily ensures reliable fitment to the vehicle's structure, predictable material behavior, and compliance with factory assembly tolerances. This reduces the risk of installation issues, leaks, or incorrect gaps between body elements. Additionally, maintaining the original Polar Silver Metallic color helps keep a consistent look for the entire car, which is significant both aesthetically and for potential vehicle resale.

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

For drivers considering a wider range of vehicle service work, including transmission system repairs, an article explaining when original used components are a reasonable alternative to remanufacturing may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more reasonable choice than remanufacturing?.