Mercedes GLC X253 Centre Console Front Ashtray Storage Tray Trim A2056801005

Mercedes GLC X253 Centre Console Front Ashtray Storage Tray Trim is an original interior component designed for installation in the front section of the cabin. It provides an aesthetic, compact enclosure for the centre console space, combining the function of a practical storage compartment with an ashtray. Thanks to its understated black finish, it blends harmoniously with the styling of the Mercedes cockpit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2056801005-4
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2056801005
• Substitutable numbers: A2056801005, A 205 680 10 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Black
• Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts

Purpose and function in the centre console

The presented item belongs to the Console parts category and is designed specifically for the Mercedes GLC X253 model. Mounted in the front interior zone, it is responsible for the orderly management of space in the centre console, providing convenient access to the storage compartment and ashtray for both the driver and passenger.

A solution of this type allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the cockpit while improving operational ergonomics – all elements are integrated into a single module, which facilitates daily vehicle use.

Appearance and interior fitment

The black colour of the housing ensures that the storage compartment with ashtray discreetly blends in with the other elements of the dashboard and centre tunnel. The neutral colour helps maintain a uniform interior character, regardless of the equipment version.

As an original Mercedes component, this item is designed for precise fitment with the centre console, which reduces the risk of looseness, squeaks, or unsightly gaps after installation. This is particularly important for interior repairs, where both functionality and visual consistency matter.

Functional characteristics of the component

The storage compartment integrated with the ashtray in the centre console serves several practical roles:

• allows for convenient storage of small items within the driver's reach,
• provides a dedicated space for the ashtray, which makes it easier to keep the cabin tidy,
• organises the layout of elements in the centre tunnel, improving operational ergonomics.

Thanks to the factory modular design, replacing a damaged or worn element with this storage compartment with ashtray allows for restoring the original appearance and functionality of the console without the need to interfere with other components.

Condition, origin, and environmental aspect

The offered storage compartment with ashtray is a used part, which in practice means a beneficial combination of original manufacturing quality and an attractive price compared to new items. Choosing such a solution is also beneficial from an environmental perspective – reusing functional components reduces the demand for the production of new parts.

If you want to better understand how reusing original components affects the environment and carbon footprint, it is worth reading the article Sustainable automotive: How purchasing original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?, which discusses the benefits of choosing used sub-assemblies.

Expansion and modernisation of the centre console zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernisation of the centre console zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as control panels, trim frames, or additional storage modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes console parts category.

For owners of vehicles from model years that are increasingly gaining youngtimer status, the guide The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years may also be useful, describing practical scenarios for refreshing the interior and modernising it using original used components.