Mercedes-Benz E-Class S210 W210 Estate Boot Trunk Gas Spring Cylinder Grommet

Mercedes-Benz E-Class S210 W210 Estate Boot Trunk Gas Spring Cylinder Grommet is an original body component from the Boot lids and rear parts group, designed to ensure the tightness of the cargo area in W210 series models. The carefully designed sealing profile helps reduce the ingress of water, dust, and noise into the trunk, improving daily operating comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2109974081
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2109974081
• Substitutable numbers: A2109974081, A 210 997 40 81, BG
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the trunk seal

The trunk seal in the Mercedes W210 is responsible for a stable seal around the lid perimeter, which is important for both protecting the bodywork and securing transported items. The properly selected rubber cross-section and factory fit to the body shape help reduce the risk of corrosion around the trunk sill and the rear panel.

By using an original component from the same design group, the correct adhesion geometry of the lid is maintained, which facilitates closing and reduces the load on the hinges and the lock. This solution is particularly beneficial for daily vehicle use in changing weather conditions.

Benefits of using an original seal

Using a factory trunk seal in a Mercedes translates into several practical advantages:

• better fit to the lid edges and the trunk opening,
• stable adhesion along the entire perimeter,
• reduction of moisture and dirt ingress,
• reduction of noise coming from the rear part of the body,
• maintaining the structural integrity of the rear zone.

Choosing an original element from this group allows you to maintain the bodywork quality characteristic of the Mercedes brand and the predictable behavior of the trunk lid during opening and closing.

Installation characteristics

The trunk seal designed for the W210 series is structurally matched to the factory mounting points on the body. Thanks to this, installation is limited to correctly positioning the profile on the edge of the trunk opening, without the need for body modifications. Maintaining the correct installation direction and even pressure along the entire perimeter allows for the expected tightness.

The element from the Boot lids and rear parts category originating from the same design family ensures dimensional consistency with the original lid, which is important for vehicles where the lid has already been adjusted or replaced after body repairs.

Condition and practical application

The offered seal is a used item, which makes it an attractive solution for users looking for factory-origin parts at a more favorable price than a new component. This type of solution works particularly well in cars used on a daily basis, where functionality, fit, and reasonable maintenance costs for the rear body section are important.

With proper installation, the seal can significantly improve the comfort of using the trunk, reducing the need for frequent drying of the lining or protecting transported items from moisture.

Expanding rear body modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as the trunk lid, hinges, or lock, check the available parts in the Mercedes Boot lids and rear parts category.

If you are interested in a conscious approach to vehicle operation and want to better understand how using used components can combine performance improvement with reducing environmental impact, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts.