Mercedes W168 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Polar Silver Metallic - 761U A1687500106

Mercedes W168 Fuel Filler Flap Silver Polar Silver Metallic 761U is an original body part from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories group, designed for A-Class W168 models. Finished in the elegant Pure Silver Metallic - 900 shade, this flap allows for a visually cohesive complement to the side panel and maintains the car's factory appearance. A used OEM component is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, and restoring the original body aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687500106-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687500106
• Substitutable numbers: A1687500106, A 1687500106, A 168 750 01 06
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Function of the Mercedes W168 Fuel Filler Flap

The fuel filler flap in the Mercedes W168 is responsible for protecting the filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage, while also contributing to the continuity of the vehicle's side body line. The presented part is shaped and mounted to fit the W168 body structure, enabling installation in place of the factory flap without the need for bodywork modifications.

The Pure Silver Metallic - 900 color is a characteristic metallic paint from the Mercedes palette, ensuring the flap integrates well with original body elements painted in this shade. In the case of local repairs, this limits the scope of potential repainting and facilitates achieving a consistent visual effect.

Construction, Finish, and Color Matching

The offered fuel filler flap is a metallic part in a silver hue, factory-prepared for the W168 body geometry. The manufacturer's design ensures proper adhesion to the panel and cooperation with the fuel filler opening and closing mechanism. This maintains correct hinge operation and proper alignment with the fender line.

The metallic silver finish allows for:

• maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle's side body,
• reducing the visibility of minor dirt and operational scratches,
• easier matching for potential polishing or spot painting.

As a part from the Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories group, the flap works with the factory cap and filler socket, without disrupting refueling ergonomics or the fuel system's seal.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The presented flap is a used part, sourced from a dismantled Mercedes vehicle. This type of component allows for economical visual and functional repairs without the need to resort to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment. Maintaining the original geometry and mounting points ensures stable installation in the body and proper cooperation with existing body elements.

Using a used OEM part is particularly beneficial in situations where:

• the flap has been locally damaged due to a collision or vandalism,
• only this single component needs replacement without affecting a larger body area,
• preserving the vehicle's factory character at a reasonable repair cost is a priority.

Mercedes Fuel Filler Covers – Expansion and Modernization of the Fuel Area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the fuel area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional flaps, filler socket covers, or accessory protective elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Fuel Filler Covers and Accessories category.

For users who want to better understand the operation of their car's fuel system – from the tank, through the pumps, to the injectors – a guide describing diagnostics, component selection by catalog numbers, and operating principles will be useful. Detailed information can be found in the article Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair.

Summary

The Mercedes W168 Fuel Filler Flap Silver Polar Silver Metallic 761U is a practical solution for A-Class owners who want to restore a cohesive body appearance after damage in the fuel filler area. The original character of the part, its fit to the W168 structure, and the silver metallic paint in the Pure Silver Metallic - 900 shade facilitate an aesthetic and technically correct repair, without the need for costly bodywork modifications.