Mercedes W176 Front Seat Left N/S Heated Backrest Cover Imitation Leather Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W176 Front Seat Left N/S Heated Backrest Cover Imitation Leather Grey is an original interior component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation on the front left side of the cabin. The grey, imitation leather finish ensures a consistent look with the factory upholstery and allows for an aesthetic and functional replacement of a worn-out backrest in your Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2469105702
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2469105702
• Substitutable numbers: A2469105702, A 246 910 57 02
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and vehicle compatibility

The backrest is designed as a component for the driver or passenger seat on the left side of the front row, in accordance with factory solutions used in Mercedes compact class models. The support structure, mounting points, and backrest geometry are prepared to work with the original seat base, rails, and adjustment mechanisms in the vehicle.

By maintaining the factory mounting specifications, replacing a damaged backrest with this component allows you to restore the correct seating position, ergonomics, and safety of the seat without the need to interfere with the structure of the seat or the interior.

Material and upholstery finish

The backrest is made of imitation leather upholstery in an elegant grey shade. The material provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, durable surface that withstands daily use while being easy to keep clean. The grey color scheme helps maintain the neutral, subdued character of the interior, typical of many Mercedes equipment configurations.

The imitation leather surface of the backrest supports stable back positioning while driving, and the appropriately selected texture of the material limits excessive sliding of clothing. This is a beneficial solution both in daily city use and during longer trips, where even support and seating comfort are important.

Function in the seat system and ergonomics

The backrest is a key structural element of the front seat, responsible for supporting the spine and upper body. The properly selected shape and profiling influence:

• stable back support within typical seat adjustment ranges,
• maintaining the correct position behind the wheel or in the passenger seat,
• comfort during longer drives thanks to even pressure distribution.

Replacing a worn or damaged backrest with an original component from the same group helps reduce squeaking, foam sagging, or incorrect back positioning, which translates into more predictable driver behavior and better vehicle control.

Characteristics of the used component

The backrest comes from dismantling, which means it is a used component that retains the features of the original part installed at the factory in a Mercedes. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs, replacing worn interior elements, or restoring a car to a state close to factory condition, while maintaining consistency of materials and colors.

Choosing a used seat backrest allows you to optimize repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial when you want to maintain the factory look of the cabin without using replacements with a different structure or shade of upholstery.

Integration with other seats and interior expansion

The grey, imitation leather backrest blends well with other Mercedes interior equipment elements, such as seat bases, rear seats, or benches. This allows for a visually consistent replacement of a single element without the need to interfere with other components. In the case of further cabin modernization, you can gradually supplement or renew subsequent elements from the same group, maintaining a uniform finish standard.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front seating area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat bases, or complete seat modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.

Expert support and inspiration

When planning to replace a single backrest or entire seats, it is worth analyzing the impact of such a modification on driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle. Practical tips on choosing branded seats from dismantling, their impact on comfort on long trips, and aspects related to the profitability of such an investment can be found in the article Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.