Mercedes Vito W639 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Trim Arctic White - 9147 A6397500304

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes Vito W639 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Trim Arctic White is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category, designed for a precise fit in the fuel filler area. Finished in the Arctic White - 9147 shade, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged flap, maintaining visual consistency with the vehicle's factory paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A6397500304-ARW2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A6397500304
• Substitutable numbers: A6397500304, A 639 750 03 04, A6397540034, A 639 754 00 34
• Color: Arctic White - 9147
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The described fuel filler flap is designed specifically for the Mercedes Vito W639 model, ensuring proper seating in the bodywork and correct operation of the opening and closing mechanism. The component is responsible for protecting the fuel filler from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage, while also streamlining the side line of the body, maintaining the vehicle's factory appearance.

The Arctic White - 9147 color allows for consistency with the original paint, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and visual renovations. As a result, replacing the flap does not require additional painting if the shade matches the rest of the bodywork.

Construction, color, and fitment

This fuel filler flap is factory-prepared for installation in the original body socket, which facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and reduces repair time. The design provided by the manufacturer ensures proper adhesion to the side panel and compatibility with the standard opening mechanism.

The Arctic White - 9147 shade is a characteristic color used on Mercedes bodies, allowing for a uniform paint surface without visible tonal differences, provided the rest of the body is maintained in the same paint code. This is a particularly beneficial solution for professional repairs, where both technical and visual accuracy are paramount.

Characteristics of the used component

The fuel filler flap is offered as a used part, meaning it comes from vehicle dismantling. Such components are frequently chosen for maintenance and post-accident repairs because they allow for the preservation of the original geometry and factory fitment of body parts. In practice, this translates into easier installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Choosing an original, used body component is often a favorable compromise between cost and quality – especially in the case of visible parts, such as the fuel filler flap, where both proper operation and the vehicle's exterior appearance matter.

Application in the fuel system and bodywork

The fuel filler flap plays an important auxiliary role within the fuel system – it protects the area around the fuel cap from direct exposure to external factors, which helps keep the filler area clean. In combination with a properly functioning cap and seals, it limits the risk of contaminants entering the filler neck.

For users who want to better understand the connection between such components and the entire fuel supply system, an article describing the operation and maintenance of the fuel system – injectors, pumps, and the tank – may be helpful, available at the link: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Vehicle fitment and part selection

As an original Mercedes component, the flap is intended for a precise fit in the Vito W639 model, which facilitates installation and helps maintain factory body lines. When selecting the part, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version and paint color to avoid visual differences after the repair is completed.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, mounts, or accessory trim elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Support in choosing used components

Selecting used body components requires considering several factors, such as model compatibility, paint color, and general visual condition. For those who want to expand their knowledge on the safe purchase of second-hand parts – both for repairs and tuning projects – the following guide may be helpful: Buying used car parts – common mistakes when choosing parts for tuning.