Rear Bumper Flap Mercedes C219 Towing Eye Cover Iridium Silver 775 A2198800005

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Rear Bumper Flap Mercedes C219 Towing Eye Cover is an original body component from the Bumper inserts and covers group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic closure for the towing eye opening, improving the visual consistency of the bumper and maintaining the factory body line. The maintained, used condition allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or missing cover while ensuring compliance with factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2198800005-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2198800005
• Substitutable numbers: A2198800005, A 219 880 00 05
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Bumper Inserts & Covers

Purpose and function of the component

The presented cover is dedicated to installation in the rear body zone, in the place of the factory towing eye opening. Its task is to:

• close the opening in the bumper after removing the towing hook,
• protect the interior of the bumper from dirt and moisture,
• maintain a uniform painted surface in the rear part of the vehicle.

Thanks to the preservation of the original mounting geometry, the cover works with the factory bumper, which facilitates installation and ensures stable holding during operation.

Color and visual fit

The element is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. This allows for a consistent match to a bumper in the same shade, without the need for additional painting if the body color matches.

The metallic paint coating provides:

• a harmonious transition between the bumper surface and the cover,
• preservation of the characteristic silver metallic effect,
• an aesthetic appearance of the rear part of the vehicle after the repair is completed.

Installation characteristics

The cover belongs to the Bumper inserts and covers group, which means it was designed as a component complementing the bumper structure, not a replacement for it. The design provides for installation in the factory location, without the need to interfere with the bumper structure or use non-factory solutions.

The used nature of the part allows for:

• maintaining the original shape and line of the bumper,
• reducing repair costs while maintaining compliance with the factory design,
• easy replacement of a damaged or lost cover without body modifications.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using an original towing eye cover in the rear part of the bumper brings a number of practical benefits:

• Stylistic consistency – maintaining the factory look of the rear body part, without visible differences in shade or shape.
• Correct fitment – matching the bumper line and factory mounting points, which minimizes the risk of looseness and incorrect seating.
• Technical protection – limiting the ingress of dirt and moisture into the interior of the bumper in the towing eye area.

Expanding the scope of rear bumper repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear bumper zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, inserts, or additional plugs, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bumper inserts and covers category.