Mercedes S204 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Obsidian Black Metallic 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes S204 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Cover Obsidian Black Metallic 197 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures stylistic consistency with the factory bodywork while facilitating a perfect match during post-accident repairs or restoration projects.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048809340-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048809340
• Substitutable numbers: A2048809340, A 204 880 93 40
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the rear bumper

The presented rear bumper is a structural body component responsible for absorbing part of the energy during minor collisions and maintaining the correct body lines in the rear area of the vehicle. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory mounting points in Mercedes S204 models, which simplifies installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

By maintaining the original geometry, the bumper supports proper alignment with the trunk lid, taillights, and side panels, which is important for both aerodynamics and the vehicle's aesthetics.

Color and paint finish

The applied Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color is a popular, elegant shade of metallic black used in Mercedes vehicles. The metallic structure of the paint provides a characteristic depth and uniform light reflection, which positively influences the visual consistency of the entire body.

For users planning a post-accident repair or partial refreshing of the rear body area, matching this specific paint code allows for reducing the scope of additional paint work and makes it easier to achieve a uniform effect across the entire bodywork.

Performance parameters and installation

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it has been designed to work with factory load-bearing elements and mounting systems in the rear of the body. The specific weight of the component promotes installation stability and maintains the proper weight distribution in the vehicle, which is significant for the precise setting of gaps between body panels.

The used condition means that the part comes from disassembly, which in practice allows for maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications while reducing repair costs compared to a new component. For body shops and individual users, this is an economically advantageous solution while maintaining proper fitment to the vehicle's structure.

Application in Mercedes repairs and restorations

This rear bumper will prove particularly useful in situations where it is necessary to replace a damaged element after a collision, repair local dents, or perform a comprehensive restoration of the rear body section in a Mercedes S204. The original origin from the manufacturer's group helps maintain factory body lines, which is essential both for insurance repairs and for maintaining the vehicle's residual value.

The element can also be used in modernization projects where maintaining compliance with the factory body specification is key, without interfering with the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

Related categories and technical materials

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

If you are simultaneously working on improving exhaust flow or upgrading the exhaust system in your car and want to better understand the relationships between body elements and exhaust components, you will find useful information in the article Performance exhaust system: used manifolds and sports catalytic converters on the road.