Mercedes W209 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W209 Rear Bumper Trim Panel Covering Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The paint in the Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723 shade allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork and facilitates matching the factory finish of the car. The used bumper is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the factory geometry of the rear body zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2098800040-CS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2098800040
• Substitutable numbers: A2098800040, A 209 880 00 40
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W209 body, taking into account factory mounting points and the characteristic line of the rear part of the bodywork. Its placement in the rear zone means the component is responsible for both protecting the vehicle structure during minor collisions and for the aesthetic closure of the body shape.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, the bumper works with factory reinforcements and other components of the rear body section, which facilitates proper fitment and maintaining the correct body geometry after repair.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723 is a characteristic metallic silver shade used in Mercedes models, which blends well with the W209 styling line. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to a minimum or optimizing it in terms of costs and lead time.

When choosing a bumper in this color, it is worth paying attention to:

• shade consistency with other body elements,
• the planned scope of any potential paint touch-ups,
• the expected visual effect after installation in the context of the entire rear part of the vehicle.

Structural characteristics

As an element from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, the product has been developed with the intention of working with factory mounting points in the rear part of the Mercedes W209. The shape and profile correspond to the body line, which makes it easier to obtain even gaps between the bumper and the fenders, trunk lid, and other panels.

Such structural fitment translates into:

• stable seating of the element on the vehicle,
• proper operation of the rear body zone in daily use,
• the possibility of recreating the factory look of the car after repair.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The used rear bumper for the Mercedes W209 is a good choice for post-accident repairs, correcting parking damage, and vehicle restoration, where maintaining the original body line is crucial. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of bodywork and shortening the vehicle's downtime in the workshop.

The main advantages of using this element include:

• original geometry matched to the W209 body,
• factory character of the rear vehicle finish,
• possibility of economical repair while maintaining a high level of aesthetics.

Expanding the rear body repair

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

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