Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cumulus Grey - 757

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cumulus Grey is an original body component designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle, ensuring proper closure and sealing of the luggage compartment. The grey color of the tailgate allows for easier matching with many paint configurations, and the factory design guarantees correct geometry and compatibility with the bodywork. This is a practical solution for users who need to replace a damaged element with a proven component from dismantling, while maintaining the stylistic consistency of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687405205-CUG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687405205
• Substitutable numbers: A1687405205, A 168 740 52 05, 7405205
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Grey
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and body fitment

The offered tailgate is designed specifically for the rear body section of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168, ensuring it maintains the correct body lines and factory mounting points. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle means full integration with hinges, the lock, and the luggage compartment seal, which translates into proper closing and protection of the interior against external factors.

The grey surface finish provides a good base both for direct use and for potential preparation for painting, if a perfect match to a specific body color is required. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, the element works well with factory seals and rear lighting.

Technical and structural characteristics

The tailgate belongs to the Hoods group of body components, meaning it meets requirements regarding rigidity, safety, and resistance to typical operational loads. The design provided by the vehicle manufacturer ensures appropriate torsional rigidity, which limits the risk of deformation during daily use, opening, and closing of the trunk.

As a part sourced from dismantling, the component retains factory mounting solutions, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previously used tailgate – such as the lock, actuators, or electrical wiring components – without the need for structural modifications. This is a beneficial solution for workshops and users expecting the simplest possible installation.

Condition of the element and use in repairs

The product is offered as a used body component, which allows for economical vehicle repair after a collision, corrosion, or other damage to the rear body section. Using an original tailgate from the secondary market is a frequently chosen solution in professional body and paint shops, as it enables the preservation of factory fitment parameters and body lines.

The tailgate will work well both for post-accident repairs and for gradual body renovation when the existing element is deformed or excessively corroded. The use of the original design limits the time needed for adjustment and alignment, which is important for the precise setting of gaps between body panels.

Benefits of using an original tailgate

Using a factory body component in a Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the correct geometry of the rear body section and proper alignment of body lines,
• easier adjustment of gaps between the tailgate and the fenders and bumper,
• compatibility with factory equipment mounting points,
• possibility of using existing equipment elements transferred from the old tailgate,
• grey color facilitating preparation for painting or matching to the current vehicle styling.

Thanks to these features, Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Cumulus Grey is a functional solution for users who expect a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the factory character of the vehicle.

Expanding repairs within the bodywork

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body zone of your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as coverings, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

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