Mercedes W212 Wing Mirror Door Auto Dip Left N/S Obsidian Black 197 A2128102176

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mercedes W212 Wing Mirror Door Auto Dip Left N/S Obsidian Black is an original body component designed for the W212 generation E-Class models. Maintained in the factory Mercedes style, it ensures a consistent vehicle appearance and a proper field of view for the driver. Thanks to its compatibility with the driver's door design, it serves as a practical solution for replacing a damaged mirror or for post-accident repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A2128102176-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2128102176
• Substitutable numbers: A2128102176, A 212 810 21 76, A2128100376, A 212 810 03 76
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and function of the Mercedes W212 mirror

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is intended for installation on the left side of the body in a Mercedes E-Class W212. The component is responsible for the proper observation of the side and rear zones, which has a direct impact on the safety of maneuvers such as changing lanes, overtaking, or parallel parking.

The Obsidian Black Metallic version allows for maintaining paint consistency with the factory Mercedes palette, which reduces the need for additional painting when matching a body in the same shade. This is particularly important for repairs where both correct geometry and vehicle aesthetics are essential.

Construction, color, and fitment

The mirror has been designed as a door-mounted component, with mounting points adapted to the factory attachment points on the driver's side. This allows for the use of standard service procedures without the need for structural modifications.

Key functional features:

• dedicated placement on the left side of the vehicle,
• paint in the Obsidian Black Metallic shade, matched to the factory Mercedes color scheme,
• construction designed for integration with the W212 body line.

Such execution facilitates maintaining the original look of the car after repair and proper alignment with the doors and side moldings.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered mirror is a used component, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. For many users and body shops, this is a solution that allows for the economical restoration of the vehicle while maintaining the factory origin of the component.

In service applications, the mirror will work particularly well in situations of:

• replacement after a collision or parking damage,
• post-accident repairs requiring the preservation of the original body line,
• restoring full functionality of the side zone on the driver's side.

Benefits of using an original wing mirror

Using an original wing mirror in a Mercedes W212 translates into proper fitment to the bodywork, appropriate field of view geometry, and compatibility with factory door design solutions. In practice, this means fewer installation modifications and a faster repair completion time.

For users considering the choice between new and used components, comparative material may be helpful – more information can be found in the article New or used? A comparison of costs and quality of car parts, where the differences in costs, quality, and profitability of using OEM parts from the secondary market are discussed.

Expanding repairs within Mercedes wing mirrors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete mirror sets, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Wing Mirrors category.