Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper AMG Trim Panel Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes SLK R171 Rear Bumper AMG Trim Panel Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is an original body component from the AMG line, designed for the rear section of the R171 generation SLK model. Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic, it allows for a consistent, aesthetic, and technically correct replacement of a damaged bumper while maintaining the characteristic look of the sports version.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1718852225-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1718852225
• Substitutable numbers: A1718852225, A 171 885 22 25
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Bumper
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Characteristics and purpose of the bumper

The presented AMG rear bumper has been designed specifically for installation on the rear of the Mercedes SLK R171. As a part of the Bumpers and reinforcements category, it is responsible for maintaining the correct body lines, integrating lighting and mounting elements, and providing controlled load distribution during minor collisions.

The AMG version is distinguished by its dynamic styling, which emphasizes the vehicle's sporty character. The applied Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade is a factory Mercedes paint, which facilitates visual matching to the existing vehicle paintwork and limits the scope of any necessary painting work.

Construction, color, and fitment

The bumper is manufactured as an OEM structural component, adapted to the factory mounting points on the SLK R171 body. This ensures the preservation of proper geometry, panel gaps, and compatibility with original brackets and reinforcements.

The Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 color is a metallic silver paint with a subtle, elegant shade, often used in Mercedes models with a more sporty character. As a result, the bumper blends well with both the standard body line and additional AMG styling elements.

Condition, functionality, and application

This item comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical bumper replacement while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. A used AMG rear bumper is a good solution in situations where the priority is to combine correct geometry, factory appearance, and reasonable repair costs.

The product is intended for users who expect to maintain the original AMG line in their SLK R171 without the need to use aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment. The proper design allows for installation in place of the factory bumper, using the stock mounting points.

Benefits of using an original AMG bumper

• preservation of the factory AMG styling in the rear section of the SLK R171,
• compatibility with original mounting elements and reinforcements,
• color consistency thanks to the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 paint,
• possibility to limit the scope of body and paint work,
• reasonable repair cost due to the use of a used part.

Upgrade expansion and additional information

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

If you are considering broader customization of your car and want to combine a bumper replacement with performance or appearance improvements while maintaining a reasonable budget, it is worth checking out the tips in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which describes a practical approach to using components from the secondary market.