Mercedes-Benz ML W163 Front Bumper Licence Plate Holder Travertine Beige - 693

Mercedes-Benz ML W163 Front Bumper Licence Plate Holder Travertine Beige - 693 is an original body component designed for mounting at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the bumper, it ensures stable licence plate mounting and a consistent look for the front of the car. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged holder or restoring the vehicle's original body appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1638851781-TRB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1638851781
• Substitutable numbers: A1638851781, A 163 885 17 81, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Travertine Beige Metallic - 693
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and function of the component

The presented licence plate holder is dedicated to the front bumper of the Mercedes-Benz ML W163 model. Its task is to provide secure and repeatable positioning of the licence plate, ensuring it is correctly visible and stably mounted during vehicle operation. The component works with the factory mounting points in the bumper, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fitment.

Travertine Beige Metallic – 693 color and body aesthetics

The holder is finished in Travertine Beige Metallic – 693, which allows for color consistency with a bumper painted in the same shade. This ensures the front of the body looks aesthetic without the need for additional painting or masking shade differences. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and precise visual restoration of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics and installation

The component belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it is designed to work correctly with the front bumper structure. The holder is mounted in the front zone of the vehicle, in the location provided by the manufacturer, which minimizes the need for modifications. The design ensures:

• stable support for the licence plate,
• adequate rigidity during daily use,
• compatibility with the factory geometry of the ML W163 bumper.

By maintaining the original geometry of the holder, it is possible to quickly restore the correct appearance of the vehicle's front after damage or modifications.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The offered licence plate holder is an original Mercedes component sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the factory fit to the bumper and the characteristic body line of the ML W163. A used component is a good choice for economical repair when you want to maintain the original specification without having to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment.

This type of solution will work well both for local repair of the front body section and for comprehensive vehicle restoration, where compliance with the factory design and preservation of the original Travertine Beige Metallic color are important.

Integration with other body elements

The holder works with the front bumper, grilles, and other elements of the front zone without disturbing airflow or styling lines. This allows for an orderly reconstruction of the vehicle's front appearance after bumper replacement or body and paint repairs. Choosing an original holder also facilitates subsequent servicing – mounting points and geometry remain consistent with the manufacturer's documentation.

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

If, while working on the body, you are also diagnosing disturbing noises from the chassis and want to better understand their causes and possibilities for cheaper repair using parts from dismantling, check out the guide: Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory handling precision without spending a fortune at the service center.