Mercedes W176 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Urban/Progressive Package Mountain Grey 787

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Rear Bumper Mountain Grey Metallic - 787 is an original body part from the Bumpers and Reinforcements category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. The bumper in the elegant Mineral Grey Metallic - B39 color allows for maintaining a consistent body style and the correct rear geometry of the car, which is important both visually and functionally.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1768800000-MG1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768800000
• Substitutable numbers: A1768800000, A 176 880 00 00
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and Function of the Rear Bumper

The offered rear bumper is a structural body element responsible for absorbing some of the loads in minor collisions and for maintaining the correct lines of the car body. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with factory mounting points, facilitating installation and reducing the need for additional bodywork modifications.

As an original Mercedes part, the bumper retains factory geometry, which promotes proper fitting with lights, the trunk lid, and other body panels. This allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct result after replacement, without compromising on fit.

Color and Visual Matching

The finish in Mineral Grey Metallic - B39 allows for consistency with the factory paint palette used in W176 models. The metallic paint structure harmonizes well with the body lines, emphasizing the characteristic styling of Mercedes compact models.

In practice, this means the bumper can be used both as a replacement part after damage and during body restoration work, where replicating the original appearance of the vehicle as closely as possible is important. The color also provides a good base for potential paint touch-ups if it's necessary to match the individual condition of the car's coating.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The part belongs to the Bumpers and Reinforcements group, meaning it is designed to work with factory reinforcements, brackets, and mountings used in the specific model. The construction intended for the rear of the vehicle allows for installation in place of the original bumper, while maintaining appropriate rigidity and stability.

The product has a specified weight, which is important for transportation, handling during installation, and maintaining the correct weight distribution in the rear of the body. Using an original part reduces the risk of fitting issues, such as uneven gaps or stress in the body panels.

Condition and Practical Application

The bumper is offered as a used part, allowing for an economical replacement of a damaged element while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where both technical compliance and control of service costs are important.

Choosing an original rear bumper for the Mercedes W176 facilitates the work of body and paint shops, as the part is prepared for installation at factory mounting points. This makes the process of fitting and aligning the body lines more efficient, and the final visual result is closer to the factory standard.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair of the rear bodywork or a visual upgrade for your car and also need other parts from the body group, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or other components mounted in the rear area of the vehicle, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and Reinforcements category.

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