Mercedes W169 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Polar Silver Metallic 761 A1697500106

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mercedes W169 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Polar Silver Metallic 761 is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit with the bodywork and maintains a consistent stylistic line of the vehicle. The silver finish in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade allows for aesthetic integration with the car's paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697500106-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697500106
• Substitutable numbers: A1697500106, A 169 750 01 06, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The fuel filler flap in the Mercedes W169 model is responsible for covering the filler neck and sealing this area of the body against external factors. A properly selected component from this group ensures:

• mechanical protection of the fuel filler against external damage,
• limitation of dirt and moisture ingress,
• preservation of the paint surface continuity in the rear part of the vehicle.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear area allows for direct replacement without interfering with other body zones.

Color and paint matching

The presented flap is finished in the factory color Polar Silver Metallic - 761, which facilitates matching to a body in the same shade. The metallic paint coating ensures a visually consistent look with the remaining body panels, while simultaneously allowing to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting when the color is correctly matched.

For users concerned about body aesthetics, it is important that using an original flap in the correct color allows for maintaining a uniform shade and paint structure in the rear zone, without visible color differences.

Installation characteristics

The fuel filler flap for the Mercedes W169 has been designed as a component intended for installation in factory mounting points in the rear part of the vehicle. This means that:

• the geometry of the flap is adapted to the original shape of the body,
• compatibility with the standard opening and closing mechanism is maintained,
• there is no need for body modifications when the model is correctly selected.

This type of component is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, body and paint corrections, or replacing a flap damaged during operation.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered flap is a used component, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining the manufacturer's original design. This type of solution is often chosen in situations where the priority is:

• preserving the factory look of the body,
• reducing repair costs compared to new components,
• maintaining compliance with the original model specification.

A used fuel filler flap will work well both for local body repairs and for comprehensive renovation of the rear part of the vehicle.

Integration with the fuel system and technical knowledge

Although the fuel filler flap is a body component, it operates in the immediate vicinity of the fuel system, which is why its correct installation is important for the comfort of using the filler and protecting this area. For users interested in a broader technical context, including component selection by identification numbers and operating principles, the following article will be helpful: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

Related body components and further expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional flaps, filler covers, or accessory masking elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

If you are considering wider use of aftermarket components in your car of this brand, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the selection and operation of original used parts in our guide: Best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.