Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage
A genuinely honest account: one documented case saw all six front sensors and the entire wiring loom replaced, yet the same fault still returned — suggesting the control module itself, not the sensors, may be the underlying cause.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front bumper (aftermarket) Prasco ME4441011
| Front bumper covers (aftermarket) | Prasco ME4441011 (primed, with parking sensor holes); Prasco ME4461040 (primed, with parking sensor holes); Prasco ME4461030 (primed, with parking sensor holes); Prasco ME4461010 (primed, with parking sensor holes); Prasco ME4461020 (primed, with parking sensor holes) |
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| Splitters, outer sections & trims | Diederichs 1673850; Diederichs 1673652 |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine cover varies by body style, trim, parking sensors and fog lights, so order it against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Match body style, trim, facelift date and the holes for parking sensors, fog lights and washer jets; covers come primed and need painting to your paint code before fitting. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper: More Than Just a Plastic Panel
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class's front bumper routinely integrates parking sensors, adaptive cruise control radar, and fog light housings, which means replacing it after even minor impact damage often involves more than a straightforward swap.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper: What It Does
Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the front bumper on higher trims of the C-Class often houses parking sensors, the radar sensor used for adaptive cruise control, and fog lights. A bumper that looks compatible can still be missing the correct cutouts or mounting provisions for your specific trim's equipment.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper: Watch: Replacing It
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper: Generations, Derivatives & Colour
| W204/W205 (2007–2021), standard trims | Polar White (no-cost), Obsidian Black, Iridium Silver, Selenite Grey |
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| W206 (2021–present), standard trims | Polar White, Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey, Starling Blue, Mojave Silver |
| W206 AMG Line/AMG C43 | Same core palette with MANUFAKTUR exclusive shades (Patagonia Red, Alpine Grey) available; different front bumper with larger air intakes and diamond-block grille than standard trim |
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A Genuinely Honest, Real Account Worth Knowing — Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper
If replacing sensors hasn't resolved a persistent parking sensor fault, this is genuinely worth knowing: one documented case saw all six front sensors replaced, along with the entire wiring loom connecting them, yet the same fault still returned afterward. This genuinely suggests the underlying cause may lie with the parking sensor control module itself, or a damaged connection elsewhere in the system, rather than the sensors or loom that had already been replaced — worth having proper diagnostic testing carried out to identify the actual fault location before replacing more sensors speculatively.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that if only the red distance segments illuminate without any accompanying audible warning, this specifically indicates a genuine system malfunction requiring specialist attention, whereas red segments alongside an audible warning instead points toward simply dirty sensors or external interference.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Front Bumper: Common Damage, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Bumper Guide for common damage types to check for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and the sensor-calibration risk with cheap aftermarket covers.
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