Mercedes S212 Windscreen Trim Strip Right O/S Obsidian Black 197 A2126901082

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes S212 Windscreen Trim Strip Right O/S Obsidian Black is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the right side of the windscreen in S212 estate models. Finished in the elegant Obsidian Black Metallic color, it helps maintain a consistent factory paint look and an aesthetic finish for the windscreen edge. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for accident repairs, bodywork adjustments, and restoring the original body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2126901082-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2126901082
• Substitutable numbers: A2126901082, A 212 690 10 82
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Part type: Bonnet
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the trim strip

The windscreen trim strip on the right side of the S212 body is responsible for the aesthetic and technical finish of the joint between the glass and the bodywork. A correctly selected component:

• masks the mounting edges of the glass and seals,
• stabilizes the contact line between the glass, the pillar, and the roof,
• limits the ingress of dirt into the space between the glass and the body panel,
• maintains a consistent, factory-original appearance of the side body section.

Thanks to its precise fit to the S212 design, the trim strip maintains the correct geometry, which facilitates installation and helps avoid stress on the glass and adjacent body components.

Color and visual fit

The Obsidian Black Metallic finish is characteristic of many paint configurations for the Mercedes E-Class S212. Using a trim strip in this color allows you to:

• maintain a uniform stylistic line of the side body section,
• minimize visual differences between factory components and replacements,
• achieve a consistent effect during repairs after minor damage or windscreen replacement.

For body shops and service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand, this is a practical solution that reduces the scope of additional finishing work.

Installation characteristics

The trim strip is designed for installation on the right side of the windscreen, in accordance with the factory S212 body design. The appropriate shaping of the profile and mounting points allows for:

• precise seating relative to the glass and the pillar,
• maintaining correct gaps between elements,
• reducing the risk of wind noise at higher speeds.

The used OEM component is particularly useful for repairs where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with other body components is crucial.

Application in repairs and restoration

Replacing the windscreen trim strip in an S212 is often necessary after mechanical damage, windscreen removal, or bodywork interventions in the front section and pillars. Using an original trim strip from the same model series:

• facilitates restoring the vehicle's factory appearance,
• reduces the need for adjusting aftermarket replacements,
• allows for maintaining consistency with other protective and decorative strips on the body.

This solution is particularly valued in service centers dealing with accident repairs, where both technical correctness and visual compliance with the original are important.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the windscreen area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes protective and decorative strips category.

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