Mercedes C219 Roof Antenna Aerial Shark Iridium Silver Metallic 775 A2118205575

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes C219 Roof Antenna Aerial Shark Iridium Silver Metallic is an original component from the Car antennas group, designed for roof mounting. Its characteristic, low-profile design improves the vehicle's aerodynamics and helps maintain the consistent, factory-original look of high-end Mercedes vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2118205575-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2118205575
• Substitutable numbers: A2118205575, A 211 820 55 75
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Antennas

Technical specifications and intended use

This shark-fin roof antenna has been designed specifically for Mercedes models, particularly the C219 series, maintaining factory standards for installation and signal routing. The low, elongated housing minimizes air resistance and reduces noise, which is significant at higher highway speeds.

The component belongs to the Car antennas group, allowing it to integrate with the vehicle's original antenna system without the need for universal solutions. The housing design ensures protection for internal connectors and modules against weather conditions.

Finish and Iridium Silver Metallic color

The antenna housing is painted in the Iridium Silver Metallic – 775 shade, allowing for an aesthetic match with Mercedes bodies in this color. The metallic coating gives the component a modern, understated look and enables the maintenance of a consistent stylistic line across the roof, pillars, and other body panels.

Choosing the correct antenna color is not only important for visual reasons but also practical – it eliminates the need for additional painting and reduces installation time. For owners of well-maintained vehicles, including youngtimers, this is a beneficial solution that helps preserve the car's original character.

Function in the vehicle's antenna system

Shark-fin roof antennas serve as the central point for receiving and transmitting radio signals and other signals provided for in the vehicle's configuration. Roof mounting ensures favorable wave propagation conditions, and the compact housing reduces the risk of mechanical damage compared to classic masts.

By using an original Mercedes component, compatibility with the factory wiring harness and proper shielding are maintained, which translates into stable operation of onboard systems and consistent reception parameters.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The offered antenna is a used original Mercedes component, meaning it has been removed from a vehicle and retains its factory geometry and mounting method. For many users, this is a favorable alternative to aftermarket replacements, especially for premium segment cars where stylistic and technical consistency is paramount.

This type of solution is suitable both for replacing a damaged antenna after a collision or mechanical interference, and for restoring full system functionality in older vehicles where the factory component has worn out or developed leaks.

Integration with a youngtimer restoration project

Owners of Mercedes vehicles from the 1998–2012 period are increasingly carrying out body and equipment refreshment projects using branded used parts. The roof antenna in Iridium Silver Metallic fits well into such upgrades, allowing for the preservation of the original roof appearance and proper radio system operation.

If you want to better plan the restoration of your car from this period and consciously select parts from dismantling, it is worth checking out the guide: The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 period.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the roof area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as antenna housings, antenna bases, or additional antenna modules, check out the available parts in the Mercedes car antennas category.