Mercedes W204 Front Bumper Sport Trim Panel Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W204 Front Bumper Sport Trim Panel Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the AMG line, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it ensures visual consistency with the factory paintwork and restores the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle's front end. This is an ideal solution for users who expect precise fitment and compliance with the factory styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048800640-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048800640
• Substitutable numbers: A2048800640, A 204 880 06 40
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Technical characteristics and purpose

The presented bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements category and is dedicated to installation in the front part of the body. The design, consistent with the AMG line, ensures a sporty look and proper airflow management in the front zone of the vehicle. The component is designed as a body part that works with factory mounting points, which facilitates correct gap alignment and fitment with the hood, fenders, and radiator grille.

Color and visual fitment

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color is a popular metallic shade of black used in many Mercedes models, which blends particularly well with AMG styling packages. Thanks to this, the bumper allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with the factory body paint,
• reducing the scope of paintwork required when replacing a damaged component,
• preserving the characteristic, dynamic look of the vehicle's front end.

The metallic structure of the paint highlights the lines of the bumper and works well with chrome and dark styling accessories typical of AMG versions.

Practical benefits of installation

Using this bumper on the front of the vehicle allows for restoring the correct geometry of the collision zone and the aesthetics of the body after a collision or operational damage. Replacing a component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group is not only visually significant but also functional – a properly selected bumper works with other body components and can influence the correct operation of additional elements mounted within it, such as grilles, trims, or sensors (if present in the given vehicle configuration).

Condition and service application

The product is intended for re-installation in a vehicle as a used part, which provides a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of bumper is suitable for both professional body and paint shops as well as workshops specializing in Mercedes post-accident repairs, where compliance with the factory design and the possibility of precise fitment are essential.

Repair expansion and selection of related components

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

For users interested in learning more about typical operational problems in modern cars and potential repair costs, the following guide article may be helpful: BMW E90 engine failures: check what can ruin your budget!, which shows how a conscious approach to service affects long-term vehicle maintenance costs.