Mercedes C238 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Diamond White - 799 A2387570000

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes C238 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Diamond White - 799 is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories category, designed for elegant versions painted in the Diamond White Metallic shade. This used component allows for an aesthetically and technically correct replacement of a damaged flap, maintaining color consistency and the factory side body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2387570000-DWM
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2387570000
• Substitutable numbers: A2387570000, A 238 757 00 00
• Color: Diamond White Metallic - 799
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Technical characteristics and fitment

The offered fuel filler flap is an original Mercedes part, which ensures a perfect fit to the C238 series body geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points. The design ensures proper operation with the hinge, opening mechanism, and fuel filler neck, without the need for any bodywork modifications.

The Diamond White Metallic – 799 color is a distinctive, pearlescent shade of white used in premium versions, allowing the replacement flap to maintain a uniform paint appearance across the entire vehicle surface. The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures consistency with the factory finish of other body panels.

Function in the fuel system and bodywork

The fuel filler flap plays an important role in both protecting the fuel system and maintaining the aesthetics of the side body. A correctly selected component:

• covers the fuel cap and filler neck from dirt and moisture,
• stabilizes the area around the filler, reducing the risk of mechanical damage,
• maintains the continuity of the side line and visual symmetry of the body,
• ensures proper closing and operation of the opening mechanism.

By using an original flap from the same color group, the driver avoids paint shade differences that often occur with parts painted "from scratch" without reference to the factory formula.

Condition of the component and benefits of choosing a used part

The presented fuel filler flap is a used part, which allows you to combine reasonable purchase costs with the preservation of original manufacturing quality. A used body component with factory paint often fits the actual visual condition of the vehicle better than a newly painted part, minimizing the need for extensive blending of adjacent panels.

Choosing an original, used flap also provides benefits in terms of fitment – dimensional accuracy, the correct edge profile, and appropriate material rigidity are maintained, which translates into proper alignment with the fender and the rest of the bodywork.

Selection, compatibility, and technical support

To ensure the correct selection of the fuel filler flap for a specific body configuration, it is worth verifying compatibility using catalog numbers or vehicle data. Specialized materials regarding the fuel system, which discuss the principles of component selection based on manufacturer markings, may also be helpful – detailed information can be found in the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.

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 trim elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes fuel filler flaps and accessories category.

When selecting used body components, practical tips on verifying compatibility and manufacturer markings can also be helpful – a wide set of advice can be found in the material how to professionally select used car parts, which will help reduce the risk of an incorrect purchase.

Summary

Mercedes C238 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Diamond White - 799 is a functional, aesthetically matched body component that enables efficient replacement of a damaged flap without compromising on fitment or paint appearance. By choosing an original used part, you gain a solid technical solution while maintaining visual consistency with the rest of the body panels and controlling repair costs.