Mercedes W221 Door Front Right O/S S-Class Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mercedes W221 Door Front Right O/S S-Class Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of damaged bodywork on your W221 generation S-Class Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217200205-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217200205
• Substitutable numbers: A2217200205, A 221 720 02 05, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented door is designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle body, ensuring proper panel gap geometry, correct window operation, and compatibility with factory hinges and locks. The original body construction guarantees the preservation of the vehicle's side lines, as well as the correct fitment of seals and decorative trim.

The component comes from a Mercedes vehicle, ensuring compatibility with factory mounting points, reinforcement structures, and the characteristic body lines of the W221. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, corrosion correction, or reconstruction of the side body section.

Obsidian Black Metallic color – benefits for repair

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, identified by paint code 197, which facilitates matching with the existing body paint. For a paint technician, this means the possibility of limiting the blending area and reducing surface preparation time, and in many cases, also reducing the overall cost of the repair operation.

The metallic black of the S-Class Mercedes is a popular and common color for this generation, which is why using a door in this shade allows for maintaining a consistent, elegant look of the car without the need to change the color scheme of the body.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from the secondary market, which is a beneficial solution for repairs where the cost-to-quality ratio is important. A used body component allows for the preservation of the original sheet metal structure while reducing expenses compared to a new part. This type of component is particularly useful for repairs of older vehicles where a full replacement with a new factory part may be economically unjustified.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition, edges, and mounting points, as well as preparation according to the individual paint and equipment requirements of the specific vehicle.

Application in the body repair process

Replacing the complete door on a Mercedes W221 is often chosen in cases of mechanical damage, edge dents, post-collision deformations, or advanced corrosion. Using an original component from the same model series facilitates:

• maintaining proper side body rigidity,
• correct adjustment of the lock and striker in the pillar,
• preservation of factory body lines and panel gaps,
• proper operation with the window, seals, and fittings.

Thanks to this, the repair process is more predictable, and the final visual and functional effect is closer to the factory standard.

Mercedes doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area of your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the Doors and door panels Mercedes category.

Selecting used body components by markings

When choosing used body components, such as doors, it is crucial to match them to the specific model generation, installation side, and paint color. In workshop practice, manufacturer markings and vehicle identification data are often used to minimize the risk of incompatibility. For more advanced repairs or when sourcing a larger number of parts, it is worth using the experience of specialists who deal with component selection based on factory markings.

For those interested in a broader context of selecting used OEM components and methods of verifying compatibility by markings, an article describing a practical approach to parts selection may be helpful, available here: Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it using original Audi parts.

Summary

Mercedes W221 Door Front Right O/S S-Class Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is a practical solution for users and workshops carrying out repairs to the side body section of an S-Class. The original construction, dedicated vehicle placement, and popular Obsidian Black Metallic color facilitate efficient installation and an aesthetic final result, while maintaining a favorable cost-to-quality ratio compared to new body parts.