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 Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body part from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. The paint in the Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 shade ensures color consistency with Mercedes' factory palette, and the OEM construction guarantees proper fitment to the body and mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048809340-OB2
• 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 Fitment

The rear bumper is dedicated to the S204 series estate body, maintaining the factory geometry and body lines. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle allows for the preservation of the original deformation zone and compatibility with factory mountings, trims, and reinforcement elements.

The part comes from the Mercedes offering, which translates to compliance with the manufacturer's factory quality standards, proper alignment with the tailgate, lights, and other body panels.

Color and Paint Finish

The bumper is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, one of the popular metallic black shades in the Mercedes range. The metallic paint coating provides a characteristic depth of color and an aesthetic shine, facilitating visual matching with vehicles in the same paint code.

For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting work to potential touch-ups, while maintaining shade consistency with other body elements.

Functional and Structural Parameters

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning its construction is adapted for cooperation with factory reinforcements, energy absorbers, and mounting brackets. The appropriately selected mass of the element contributes to maintaining proper load distribution in the rear of the vehicle.

Its placement in the rear body zone affects passive safety and the protection of structural elements during minor parking collisions, as well as the aesthetics of the car's rear.

Condition and Service Application

The product is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective service solution for accident repairs, restorations, or returning the vehicle to factory condition within a reasonable budget. Such elements are often chosen by workshops specializing in Mercedes body repairs and by users looking for original components instead of aftermarket alternatives.

The rear bumper in this configuration is suitable for both professional body shops and independent workshops where precise fitment, stable mounting, and maintaining the original body line are crucial.

Complementary Elements and Category Offer

For comprehensive rear body repairs, it is often necessary to replace several elements simultaneously, such as other bumpers, reinforcements, or covers. Therefore, if you are planning a wider range of work on your Mercedes body and need additional components from the same group, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumpers and reinforcements category.

If you want to better understand the impact of body parts on vehicle handling and their interaction with the suspension and steering systems, it is worth reading the practical service tips contained in the article Steering System and Power Steering – How it Works and What Fails?, which helps to view body repairs in a broader context of car operation.