Mercedes SLK R170 R171 Boot Rubber Stopper Trunk A1709870140

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes SLK R170 R171 Boot Rubber Stopper Trunk is an original interior component designed for installation on the front driver or passenger seats. Featuring black leather upholstery, it ensures a consistent look with the factory cabin finish and provides comfortable head support. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the original character of their Mercedes interior while replacing a worn or damaged headrest.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1709870140
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1709870140
• Substitutable numbers: A1709870140, A 170 987 01 40
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and fitment for front seats

The presented headrest is adapted for installation on the front seat on either the left or right side, making it suitable for both the driver and passenger side. The construction is designed for standard seat backrest guides, allowing for stable positioning and smooth height adjustment. As a result, this component can effectively support the cervical spine, improving seating ergonomics during city and highway driving.

Material, color, and interior character

The headrest upholstery is made of black leather, which allows for consistency with factory seats in Mercedes models equipped with leather trim. The leather provides a pleasant-to-the-touch surface that is easy to keep clean using standard leather care products. The uniform, dark color facilitates aesthetic integration of the headrest into the cockpit without the risk of visual mismatch with other seat elements.

Safety and comfort function

The front seat headrest plays an important role in protecting the cervical spine during sudden braking or collisions, which is why its proper selection and installation are significant not only for aesthetics but also for utility. The properly contoured upper part allows for:

• adjusting the height of head support depending on the user's height,
• increasing comfort during longer trips,
• reducing neck muscle fatigue.

By maintaining the factory geometry, the headrest works with the seat backrest in the manner intended by the vehicle manufacturer, which is crucial from the perspective of passive safety.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered headrest is a used item, which in practice means it may show typical signs of wear, yet it retains its structural functionality and is suitable for further use after proper installation. For many users, this represents a favorable compromise between purchase cost and maintaining the original look of the vehicle's interior. In the case of leather upholstery, it is also possible to perform additional care or minor restoration to better visually match the component to the rest of the cabin parts.

Why choose an original Mercedes headrest

Choosing an original front seat headrest allows you to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications, which facilitates installation and eliminates issues with guide diameter or backrest geometry matching. This solution is particularly beneficial for those who:

• are restoring the stock interior look after a collision or seat replacement,
• want to replace a missing or damaged headrest with a component of the same construction,
• care about the material and color consistency of the cabin in their Mercedes.

Thanks to the use of black leather upholstery, the headrest fits well into the characteristic, understated interior design of this brand, while also ensuring durability and ease of ongoing maintenance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear section of your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as covers, hinges, or trunk locks, check out the available parts in the Mercedes trunk lids and rear parts category.

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