Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Centre Console Armrest Storage Arm Rest A1686800019

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Centre Console Armrest Storage Arm Rest is a practical interior component designed for A-Class models, combining a comfortable armrest function with additional storage space for small accessories. Thanks to its factory design tailored to the Mercedes interior, it ensures a cohesive cabin look and comfort during daily use. This solution is particularly useful for drivers who value ergonomics, tidiness, and interior functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1686800850
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1686800019
• Substitutable numbers: A1686800850, A 168 680 08 50, A1686800019, A 168 680 00 19, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the Mercedes W168

The armrest storage compartment dedicated to the W168 generation Mercedes A-Class is an interior equipment component from the Dashboards group, designed for installation in the rear part of the cabin. Its placement in the rear area improves the comfort of rear-seat passengers, providing them with stable support and easy access to a lockable storage compartment for small items such as keys, documents, or small travel accessories.

Construction and interior fitment

The construction of the armrest storage compartment has been developed specifically for the geometry of the Mercedes W168 interior, which translates into a precise fit with the remaining elements of the center console and the rear part of the cabin. Original mounting points and a shape matched to the interior lines reduce the risk of unwanted play and squeaks while driving, and facilitate installation in the factory location.

As an OEM interior equipment component, the armrest maintains a consistent design with the dashboard and other panels, allowing for the preservation of the aesthetics characteristic of the Mercedes brand. The used part ensures the retention of the original texture and color, so that after installation, the whole unit looks natural and does not visually differ from the rest of the cabin.

Storage functionality and user comfort

The armrest serves both as a comfortable support and a practical storage compartment, which increases the functionality of the rear interior. This solution improves ergonomics during longer trips, allowing passengers to rest their arms comfortably while providing a place for the safe storage of small items out of sight.

In daily use, such an interior element helps maintain order in the cabin – items that usually clutter the seats or floor can be placed in the lockable storage compartment. This is particularly beneficial for vehicles used by families or driven intensively, where every bit of additional organizational space counts.

Condition, origin, and installation aspects

The offered armrest storage compartment is a used part, sourced from a dismantled Mercedes, which allows for maintaining the original character of the interior without the need for aftermarket replacements. This type of component is a good choice for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged armrest, or restoring the interior to a state close to factory condition.

Thanks to its factory design for a specific model, installation is similar to plug-and-play – it uses original mounting points and does not require interference with the dashboard or center console structure. This reduces service time and minimizes the risk of fitment issues.

Benefits of using the original armrest storage compartment

• Restoration of full functionality of the rear interior after damage or wear of the previous component.
• Cohesive cabin look thanks to the use of an original Mercedes component.
• Improved comfort for rear passengers through comfortable arm support.
• Additional space for storing small accessories, which makes it easier to keep things tidy.
• Reduction of adaptation work thanks to the fitment to factory mounting points.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit and center console area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, air vent housings, or additional control modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboards category.