Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Long Rear Left Door N/S 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-Benz S-Class W221 Long Rear Left Door N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 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 Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory body color palette. This used component is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, corrosion correction, and professional bodywork restoration for the W221 S-Class generation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217300505-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217300505
• Substitutable numbers: A2217300505, A 221 730 05 05, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

These doors are designed as a factory side panel for the rear left side of the long-wheelbase body. The construction is consistent with the W221 body lines, which facilitates proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillars, and rear window. This ensures that the body geometry is maintained and that panel gaps remain uniform after correct installation.

The original Mercedes origin ensures compatibility with factory hinge, lock, and seal mounting points, which simplifies the transfer of components from the old door and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a popular metallic black used in luxury S-Class configurations. This shade effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines, while also making it easier to color-match during local paint repairs.

For body and paint shops, this means the existing coating can be used as a base for polishing, spot repairs, or full panel repainting in accordance with the manufacturer's technology.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used component, the door provides an economical alternative to new body panels, especially for major side body repairs. This type of component helps reduce material costs while maintaining factory geometry and sheet metal structure.

In practice, used doors often shorten repair time – once the internal equipment, windows, and locks are transferred, it is possible to quickly fit the panel to the existing vehicle structure without the need for extensive straightening or sheet metal reconstruction.

Application in repairs and restoration

The rear left door for the long version is particularly suitable in situations where:

• a full panel replacement is necessary after a side collision,
• the existing door is heavily corroded or deformed,
• an S-Class body restoration is being carried out while preserving original parts,
• the workshop aims to minimize the use of body filler and sheet metal repairs by installing a complete panel.

By maintaining the factory door construction, it is possible to correctly set the lock, door checks, and seals, which translates into proper closing, acoustic sealing, and vehicle comfort.

Integration with other Mercedes body components

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

For larger bodywork projects, it is also worth checking the condition of systems that interact with the body, such as seals, window guides, or components responsible for ride comfort, to ensure the vehicle maintains the proper level of refinement and durability after the repair is completed.

For users interested in a broader context of operating and repairing premium vehicles, including the impact of engine operating temperature on the durability of the body and components, an article discussing issues related to engine overheating and the role of the cooling system may be helpful – you can find it here: Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators.