Mercedes W221 Handle Cover Rear Left Door N/S Grab Cap Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W221 Handle Cover Rear Left Door N/S Grab Cap Iridium Silver is an original body component designed for installation on the rear left door handle. Finished in the factory Iridium Silver Metallic – 775 shade, it ensures a consistent paint appearance and maintains the aesthetics of the side bodywork, while ensuring the proper operation of the door handle. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged or missing handle cap in the W221 generation S-Class model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217600120-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217600120
• Substitutable numbers: A2217600120, A 221 760 01 20, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented handle cover is dedicated to the rear left side of the body in the Mercedes S-Class W221. Mounted on the outer part of the handle, it acts as an aesthetic and protective door handle cap, which masks the internal mechanism and aligns with the vehicle's side profile. Thanks to its precise profile, it ensures a perfect fit to the factory shape of the handle and eliminates unwanted gaps.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in the Iridium Silver Metallic – 775 shade, used as standard in many Mercedes W221 units. Using the correct paint code helps minimize color differences between the cover and the remaining body panels, which is particularly important for spot repairs. In most cases, this allows for installation without the need for additional painting or with only minimal correction.

Characteristics of the used component

The cover comes from dismantling, which means it is a used original component. This type of part is a cost-effective solution for body repairs when maintaining factory fitment and material compatibility with other handle elements is a priority. The used component typically shows signs of wear consistent with the vehicle's age, but retains full mounting functionality.

Benefits of using an original handle cover

Using a factory rear left door handle cover in a Mercedes W221 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent appearance of the side bodywork thanks to the matching paint color,
• preserve proper fitment with other door handle components,
• reduce repair costs compared to purchasing a new component,
• shorten installation time thanks to the precise geometry and factory mounting points.

Application area and handle system expansion

The handle cover operates in the side body area, directly in the region of the rear left door handle. Replacing this element is often performed in parallel with other work on external handles, such as paint correction, replacing other covers, or tidying up finishing details. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, covers, or additional caps, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

Support in choosing a used component

When selecting a used handle cover, it is worth considering not only the mounting side and body generation but also the paint color and general visual condition. For drivers considering different body repair strategies, a guide comparing refurbished and used solutions may be helpful. You can find more on this topic in the article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?, which discusses the practical aspects of choosing components from dismantling.