Mercedes-Benz A W168 Rear Seat Centre Left Safety Belt Buckle Clip A1688600569

Mercedes-Benz A W168 Rear Seat Centre Left Safety Belt Buckle Clip is an original component from the Seat belts and parts group, designed for installation on the rear seat on the left side. It ensures a secure, stable fastening of the seat belt, which is crucial for passenger protection and the vehicle's compliance with safety requirements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688600569
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688600569
• Substitutable numbers: A1688600569, A 168 860 05 69, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Offset (ET):
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and technical function

The presented buckle clip is dedicated to the rear interior section, on the left side, in the Mercedes A-Class W168 model. The component works with the factory seat belt, enabling its correct fastening and release, and thus maintaining the required passive safety parameters of the vehicle.

Thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's standard, the buckle clip maintains the correct geometry relative to the seat cushion and backrest, which reduces the risk of belt webbing twisting and facilitates daily use by rear-seat passengers.

Compatibility and fitment for Mercedes-Benz A W168

As a component developed specifically for the Mercedes A-Class W168, the seat belt buckle clip is optimized for factory mounting points and the seating layout. Proper fitment to the seat structure and center tunnel translates into:

• correct routing of the seat belt in the passenger's pelvic area,
• proper positioning of the release button, facilitating operation,
• maintaining interior ergonomics consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Such fitment is particularly important during technical inspections and in the context of compliance with Mercedes' factory safety guidelines.

Functional characteristics of the component

The offered seat belt buckle clip is a used part, which allows for an economical yet technically correct replacement of a damaged or worn element. The locking mechanism has been designed to provide a clear, tactile belt engagement and secure retention of the buckle while driving.

Replacing a worn buckle clip with an original component from the same design series helps restore the proper operation of the rear seat safety system, without the need for interfering with the seat structure or modifying the mounts.

Safety, OEM standard and practical application

The seat belt system in the Mercedes A-Class W168 is designed as a cohesive unit, in which every element – including the buckle clip – has a specific role. Using an original component allows for maintaining:

• consistency with factory strength parameters,
• proper cooperation with other elements of the safety system,
• uniform interior aesthetics characteristic of the Mercedes brand.

For users, this means predictable belt behavior during daily operation and during potential emergency situations, where the reliable operation of the locking mechanism is crucial.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat safety zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as tensioners, buckles, or complete seat belts, check the available parts in the Mercedes seat belts and parts category.

Why choose a used original component

Choosing a used, original seat belt buckle clip is a reasonable compromise between costs and maintaining factory standards. Such components are designed for long-term operation, and their reuse allows for maintaining a high level of vehicle functionality with limited financial expenditure.

If you want to better understand the specifics of the second-hand parts market and make informed purchasing decisions, check out the article Used car parts: Myths and facts you need to know, which discusses the most common doubts related to such components.