Mercedes W209 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Tellurium Silver - 762 A2097500406

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W209 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Tellurium Silver is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for the rear part of the vehicle. The Tellurium Silver Metallic paint ensures color consistency with the factory body finish, facilitating an aesthetic replacement of a damaged flap without the need for additional painting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2097500406-TES
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2097500406
• Substitutable numbers: A2097500406, A 209 750 04 06
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Tellurium Silver Metallic - 762
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fuel flap is dedicated to the rear body section of the Mercedes W209 class model. It is responsible for covering the fuel filler, protecting the fuel cap, and aesthetically completing the vehicle's side line. As an item from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category, it is an important component of the exterior bodywork, affecting both the appearance and the protection of the filler area against dirt.

Color and paint matching

The color Tellurium Silver Metallic - 762 is a distinctive metallic shade of silver used factory-standard in Mercedes vehicles. Using original paint allows for maintaining consistency with other body panels, which is particularly important for local post-accident repairs or spot restoration. As a result, the flap integrates well with the vehicle's side line, without the visible tonal differences typical of unpainted replacements.

Product characteristics and condition

The item comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part that retains the factory geometry and construction intended by the manufacturer. This type of solution is often chosen for body repairs because it allows for proper fitment with the fender and fuel flap without the need to adjust replacements. A used component of this type represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the vehicle's original character.

Benefits of using an original fuel flap

Using an original fuel flap in Tellurium Silver Metallic offers a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining the factory body line and proper fitment with adjacent panels,
• reducing the need for additional painting work,
• consistent appearance of the rear part of the vehicle after repair,
• easier quality control of the installation thanks to the factory design.

Mercedes fuel filler flaps and accessories – expansion and repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or accessory finishing elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

Technical support and knowledge about the fuel system

When replacing components related to the refueling area, it is worth understanding how the vehicle's entire fuel system works. To better plan diagnostics and component selection by identification numbers, the article describing the construction and operation of the fuel supply system will be helpful – detailed information can be found in the material Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.