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Fitment on a used rear panel varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
No — these are completely different generations. The W169 ran from 2004 to 2012 and the W176 ran from 2012 to 2018, and the bodyshells share no common panels whatsoever. Always source a rear panel from the correct generation to your car.
The W176 generation ran from 2012 to 2018, with a facelift arriving in 2015. The outer rear panel pressing may be the same across this facelift boundary, but mid-generation pressing changes can catch buyers out, so you should confirm directly with the breaker quoting against your exact registration before buying.
Trim level does not affect rear panel fitment on the A-Class — the structural panel is the same across SE, Sport, AMG Line and other variants within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as diffuser styling or badging on the part you receive, but the panel itself will fit. Check with the breaker if cosmetic matching matters to you.
No — the 3-door and 5-door A-Class have different rear quarter and tail panel pressing to suit their respective body styles, so they are not interchangeable. Make sure you tell the breaker whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door when requesting a quote.
No — the W168 (1997 to 2004) and the W169 (2004 to 2012) are entirely separate generations with different bodyshells, so the rear panels are not compatible. Source your panel from the matching generation to your vehicle.
Engine choice has no bearing on rear panel fitment for the A-Class — a diesel and a petrol of the same generation and body style use the same rear panel. Focus on matching the generation, the facelift period if applicable, and the door count, and let the breaker check those details against your registration.