Mercedes W211 Trunk Boot Number Plate Trim Panel Obsidian Black 197 A2117500237

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W211 Trunk Boot Number Plate Trim Panel Obsidian Black is an original body component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The trim panel in Obsidian Black Metallic allows for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged part, maintaining visual consistency with the factory body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2117500237-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2117500237
• Substitutable numbers: A2117500237, A 211 750 02 37, A2117500375, A 211 750 03 75
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the component

The trunk lid trim panel in the Mercedes W211 model plays an important role in finishing the rear body section. It is responsible for:

• a cohesive visual connection between the trunk lid surface and other rear body components,
• maintaining the factory styling line characteristic of the W211 series,
• preparation for the correct installation of adjacent trunk lid components.

By using an original component from the same model series, the proper fit of the shape, mountings, and geometry relative to the trunk lid and rear panels is preserved.

Color and paint matching

The presented trim panel is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, which allows for visual matching to a body painted in the same shade. The metallic black characteristic of this paint version ensures:

• a consistent visual perception of the rear of the vehicle,
• a reduction in the need for additional painting while maintaining color compatibility,
• the preservation of the original stylistic character of the Mercedes W211.

In the case of body and paint work, using a component in the correct color facilitates the restoration process and shortens the vehicle preparation time.

Installation characteristics

The trim panel is designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, in the trunk lid area. The original design ensures:

• compatibility with factory mounting points in the lid,
• proper fitment with adjacent body components,
• stable seating after correct installation.

The component comes from a used vehicle, meaning it is a part with preserved functionality, suitable for use as a replacement in the process of repair or restoring the factory appearance of the trunk lid.

Using an original used trim panel

Using an original trunk lid trim panel in a Mercedes W211 allows for maintaining factory fitment and body appearance parameters. In practice, this means:

• easier alignment relative to the trunk lid and rear lights,
• preservation of the model's characteristic styling line,
• the possibility of an economical repair while maintaining the vehicle's original character.

For body and paint workshops as well as users who care about compliance with factory specifications, this is a solution that allows for a technically correct replacement of the component without the need to modify the lid structure.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as lid panels, covers, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes trunk lids and rear parts category.