Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Green Black Metallic - 189

Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Green Black Metallic - 189 is an original body component designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory geometry and compatibility with the body structure, it ensures precise fitment, maintenance of body lines, and proper operation of the lock and hinges. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, corrosion correction, or completing the bodywork of first-generation M-Class models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1637400905-GB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1637400905
• Substitutable numbers: A1637400905, A 163 740 09 05
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Black
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and body fitment

The offered tailgate is designed specifically for the Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 model, taking into account the characteristic construction of the SUV's rear section. The component is mounted in the rear area of the vehicle, working with factory hinges, struts, and the lock, which facilitates maintaining the original functionality of the trunk lid.

The tailgate in Green Black Metallic allows for aesthetic matching to a body in a similar paint tone or serves as a good base for repainting during comprehensive vehicle restoration. By maintaining the original stampings and edges, it facilitates proper alignment with the taillights, bumper, and trunk opening seals.

Technical characteristics of the rear component

The tailgate belongs to the body parts group in the Hoods category, serving a key protective and structural function in the rear of the car. It is responsible for:

• closing the luggage compartment and protecting the transported cargo,
• maintaining the proper rigidity of the trunk opening edge,
• proper guidance of the seal and water drainage from the rear window area,
• stable mounting of accessories, such as the lock, hinges, or license plate lighting (if structurally provided).

The Green Black Metallic body color promotes visual consistency with other body elements, and in the event of repainting, it facilitates surface preparation for a new coating.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The offered tailgate is a used original component, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with the Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 body structure. This type of part is particularly useful in situations where:

• it is necessary to replace a damaged or corroded trunk lid,
• you are performing body reconstruction after a collision,
• you are completing a car after partial disassembly or a restoration project.

Choosing an original, used tailgate allows for cost reduction compared to new components, while maintaining high dimensional and assembly compatibility. This is a particularly beneficial solution for owners of older M-Class generations, where a reasonable balance between quality and budget is important.

Support for youngtimer modernization

The first-generation M-Class is increasingly treated as a youngtimer, where attention to the condition of the body has a direct impact on value and comfort of use. If you want to better understand how used body and equipment components can help refresh cars from the turn of the 90s and 2000s, it is worth checking out our practical guide: The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.

Expanding repairs within the bodywork

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional components, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.