Mercedes W169 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Cover Trim Cap Tropical Black Metallic 160

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Rear Bumper Towing Eye Cover Trim Cap Tropical Black Metallic is a precisely fitted body component designed for the rear bumper. Thanks to its original Tropical Black finish, it ensures a seamless look with the factory paintwork and allows for an aesthetic closure of the area around the towing eye. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain a clean, tidy line of the vehicle's rear section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698850081-TBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698850081
• Substitutable numbers: A1698850081, A 169 885 00 81
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tropical Black Metallic - 160
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the towing eye cover

The presented cover is a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear body area of the Mercedes W169 class vehicle. Its task is to cover the space around the towing eye in the rear bumper, which improves visual surface continuity and limits the accumulation of dirt in this area. The appropriately selected shape facilitates installation in factory mounting points, and the design intended for a specific body model promotes stable seating of the element.

Color and visual fit

The Tropical Black Metallic - 160 color allows for maintaining consistency with the original body paint in this shade, which is particularly important when replacing a single element in a vehicle already in use. The metallic black blends well with both dark and lighter styling accessories, ensuring the cover does not stand out unnaturally against the bumper. For owners who care about the aesthetics of the vehicle's rear, this is a solution that allows restoring an orderly appearance after damage or loss of the factory cap.

Installation characteristics

The cover has been prepared for use in the rear part of the vehicle, in the immediate vicinity of the towing eye. The design intended for a specific generation of Mercedes facilitates installation in the existing bumper structure, without the need for modifications or fitting universal replacements. Such a solution promotes maintaining the proper geometry of body elements and reduces the risk of looseness during operation.

Condition and practical application

The element comes from the secondary market, which is a beneficial solution for users looking for original components with a reasonable price-to-quality ratio. A used towing eye cover allows for an economical repair of the rear bumper while maintaining the vehicle's factory character. It is a good solution both for post-accident repairs and for supplementing missing body details.

Expanding your Mercedes body configuration

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

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