Trunk Emblem Mercedes W639 Diesel Rear Boot Tailgate Adhered Lettering 113

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Trunk Emblem Mercedes W639 Diesel Rear Boot Tailgate Adhered Lettering is an original, used model designation element designed for mounting on the rear of the vehicle body. Thanks to its factory-made construction, it ensures a consistent look with other emblems and a proper fit to the tailgate. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged emblem or restoring the factory appearance of the vehicle's rear section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A6398173814
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A6398173814
• Substitutable numbers: A6398173814, A 639 817 38 14
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Category: Emblems & Ornaments

Purpose and function of tailgate emblems

The presented emblem is a component from the Tailgates and rear parts group, mounted on the rear of the vehicle body. It is responsible for the clear identification of the vehicle's engine version with a diesel unit, which is significant both aesthetically and practically – it facilitates the recognition of the car's configuration during service, resale, or when selecting other components.

Placement in the rear zone of the body requires maintaining the correct geometry and spacing of the characters, which is why using an original emblem allows for maintaining a stylistic line consistent with the manufacturer's design. The emblem is adapted to work with the body of a diesel-powered vehicle, as reflected by the model designation.

Benefits of using an original emblem

Using a factory emblem on a Mercedes Vito W639 brings a number of technical and practical advantages:

• maintaining the original styling of the vehicle's rear, consistent with the manufacturer's design,
• certainty of proper fit to the tailgate surface,
• consistency of markings with other body elements,
• easier identification of the diesel engine version.

For users who care about the visual condition of their car and for workshops dealing with post-accident repairs, such an emblem is a simple way to restore the aesthetics of the rear body section to a level consistent with factory specifications.

Application in the repair and restoration process

A used emblem will work particularly well in situations where the tailgate has been replaced, repainted, or the original marking has been damaged. In such cases, installing a factory emblem allows you to:

• replace missing elements after body and paint repairs,
• maintain visual consistency with other units of this model,
• avoid non-factory solutions that could lower the vehicle's value.

For fleets, commercial vehicles, and cars used in transport or service companies, proper identification of the engine version facilitates fleet management and the selection of appropriate service procedures.

Integration with other rear body elements

The emblem works visually with other components of the vehicle's rear section, such as lighting, the rear window, or other model markings. During a comprehensive renovation of this area, it is worth ensuring the consistency of all elements – from the paint and trim strips to the lettering. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional lettering, decorative strips, or covers related to the tailgate, check the available parts in the Tailgates and rear parts Mercedes category.

Technical support and knowledge about powertrains

When working with vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and diesel units, it is worth knowing the specifics of the solutions used by the manufacturer, which facilitates the selection of appropriate body and drivetrain components. To deepen your knowledge about AWD systems used in, among others, Mercedes vehicles, you can read an article describing various drive solutions – xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and VW.