Mercedes CLS W219 Front Bumper Trim Panel Flint Grey Metallic - 368

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes CLS W219 Front Bumper Trim Panel Flint Grey Metallic - 368 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The Flint Grey Metallic - 368 paint finish ensures color consistency with the factory Mercedes palette, facilitating visual matching during post-accident repairs or restoration projects.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2198800240-FLG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2198800240
• Substitutable numbers: A2198800240, A 219 880 02 40
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Flint Grey Metallic - 368
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and body fitment

The front bumper is dedicated to the Mercedes CLS W219 generation model and is a structurally matched component for the front zone. Thanks to its factory geometry, the correct body lines, mounting gaps, and the characteristic shape of the front end are maintained, which is important for both aesthetics and proper airflow around the bodywork.

Its placement at the front of the vehicle means this component is responsible for protecting critical sub-assemblies and properly managing loads during minor collisions. Using an original bumper reduces the risk of issues with installation, fitment to headlights, the hood, or wheel arches.

Flint Grey Metallic - 368 color and paint aspect

The applied Flint Grey Metallic - 368 color is a factory metallic shade of grey used in the Mercedes range, which fits well with the elegant character of the CLS model. For many users, this means the ability to limit the scope of paint work – depending on the condition of the coating and individual requirements, often only polishing or local blending is sufficient instead of a full repaint.

The metallic structure of the paint promotes even light distribution across the bumper surface, which helps maintain a consistent appearance with other body elements in the same color. This is particularly important for repairs where visual continuity of the vehicle's side lines and front is a priority.

Performance characteristics of the used component

The offered bumper is a used component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain factory geometry and compatibility with other body parts.

Choosing a used bumper from this group allows for reduced expenses compared to new parts, while maintaining proper fitment to mounting points, guides, and reinforcement elements. This solution is often used both in professional body and paint shops and by informed users assembling parts themselves.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes bumper

The original bumper from the Bumpers and reinforcements range ensures consistency with the factory front construction of the vehicle, which is important for safety, aerodynamics, and appearance. The correct mounting points for additional elements, such as grilles, trim strips, or accessory mounts, are preserved, which facilitates service work and shortens repair time.

For Mercedes CLS W219 owners, this is a practical choice when rebuilding the front after a collision, restoring the car to a near-factory state, or during partial body renovation when the goal is to maintain the original character of the model and color consistency in the Flint Grey Metallic - 368 shade.

Expanding repairs within bumpers and reinforcements

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

For drivers interested in a broader modernization of the vehicle – including the drivetrain – a practical guide on choosing and operating transmissions may be helpful, available in the article Transmission: manual, automatic, or DSG – typical faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox, which allows for better planning of further stages of service work.