Mercedes W221 Long Rear Left Door N/S Door Covering Black Painted S-Class

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 Long Rear Left Door N/S Door Covering Black Painted S-Class is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the long-wheelbase version. The painted black surface ensures a consistent, aesthetic appearance of the bodywork and facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paint finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217300505-BLK
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217300505
• Substitutable numbers: A2217300505, A 221 730 05 05
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented component is designed specifically for the W221 luxury class body, as a rear left door for the long-wheelbase version. Its placement in the rear section of the vehicle on the driver's side allows for the precise restoration of factory body geometry, which is crucial for both safety and the proper closing and sealing of the door.

The black paint color facilitates integration with dark-colored bodies, and in the case of a full body restoration, it provides a solid base for potential repainting in the target color. By maintaining the original door construction, it is possible to utilize the factory mounting points for hinges, locks, and seals.

Technical characteristics of the component

The rear left door for the long-wheelbase version features an extensive internal structure, adapted to the larger wheelbase and longer door opening. The properly shaped frame ensures stability, correct window operation, and proper adherence to body seals. The construction is prepared to work with factory lock mechanisms, window guides, and the electrical installation intended for this position in the vehicle.

As a painted component, the door has an external protective coating that shields the sheet metal from atmospheric factors and facilitates further bodywork and painting processes. The used nature of the part allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original structural quality of the body.

Application in body repairs

This component is particularly useful for accident repairs, replacing corroded doors, or reconstructing the side section of long-wheelbase limousines. Using an original door instead of a damaged one:

• facilitates maintaining factory gaps between body panels,
• reduces the scope of straightening and fitting work,
• allows for the use of standard equipment mounting points,
• supports the maintenance of proper lateral body rigidity.

As a result, the repair is more predictable, and the final visual and functional effect is closer to the factory standard.

Color and preparation for further work

The black, painted outer surface provides a favorable starting point both for installation without major visual modifications and for full repainting in a different shade. This type of finish:

• facilitates the assessment of the sheet metal condition and any previous repairs,
• allows the painter to precisely prepare the primer and topcoats,
• promotes achieving a uniform coating structure after repainting.

As a result, the door can be efficiently integrated into the process of a comprehensive side body restoration, while maintaining high visual quality.

Benefits of using original Mercedes doors

Using an original Mercedes body component in the rear left door area translates into better fitment to the body lines, proper interaction with seals, and stable mounting of windows and locks. This solution is particularly beneficial for premium vehicle repairs, where precision of fit and maintaining the factory character of the body are paramount.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, frames, or complete door assemblies, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical support

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