Rear Window Mercedes W176 Tailgate Boot Lid Glass Glazing AS3 Tinted

Rear Window Mercedes W176 Tailgate Boot Lid Glass Glazing AS3 Tinted is an original component from the Car windows category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle body. This used tailgate glass allows for a technically correct vehicle repair, maintaining the factory body geometry and proper illumination of the rear zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1767400457
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1767400457
• Substitutable numbers: A1767400457, A 176 740 04 57
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Car Glass

Purpose and function of the rear window

The tailgate glass in the Mercedes W176 model is responsible for proper rear visibility, structural rigidity of the tailgate, and the sealing of the rear part of the vehicle. The component is mounted in the rear area of the vehicle, working in conjunction with seals, hinges, and the tailgate lock, which is important for acoustic comfort and driving safety.

A properly selected rear window reduces image distortion in the rearview mirror, facilitates maneuvering, and ensures stable mounting of accessories, such as the wiper or the third brake light (if present in the specific vehicle configuration).

Benefits of using an original Mercedes window

Using an original tailgate glass for the Mercedes W176 allows you to maintain compliance with factory assembly tolerances. As a result:

• you achieve predictable fitment with the tailgate frame and seals,
• you minimize the risk of leaks and unwanted wind noise,
• you maintain the proper structural rigidity of the rear part of the body.

For workshops and service centers, it is also important that a window from the same model group facilitates the assembly process – the support points, edges, and geometry are matched to the factory design, which shortens working time and reduces the risk of necessary adjustments.

Characteristics of the used component

The presented tailgate glass is a used component, which represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original vehicle specification. This type of component is particularly attractive for post-accident repairs when the priority is to restore full functionality within a rational budget.

Choosing a used rear window allows for cost reduction compared to new equivalents, while maintaining compliance with the factory body design. This solution is often chosen by professional body and paint shops as well as conscious users who expect a technically correct repair without unnecessary expenses.

Matching by numbers and assembly compatibility

The component should always be selected based on vehicle data and catalog numbers, which ensures proper fitment for the specific body version. Verifying compatibility by part numbers and interchangeable numbers allows you to avoid assembly problems and guarantees that the window will work with the existing tailgate and accessories.

If you want to better understand the differences between original, replacement, and used parts and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a purchase in the context of quality and fitment, read the article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.

Expanding repairs within the car windows category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the vehicle glazing area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as side windows, windshields, or additional glazing elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes car windows category.

Summary

Rear Window Mercedes W176 Tailgate Boot Lid Glass Glazing AS3 Tinted is a technically matched, used component from the car windows group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Choosing this component allows for a professional tailgate repair, preservation of factory body geometry, and optimization of service costs while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's design.