Air Filter Box Mercedes W204 C63 W212 E63 AMG Housing Left N/S A1560940306

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Air Filter Box Mercedes W204 C63 W212 E63 AMG Housing Left N/S is a specialized intake system component designed for the demanding C63 AMG power unit. Precise airflow management and proper thermal shielding promote stable engine operating parameters and repeatable performance. Thanks to its design tailored to the specific model, it ensures secure mounting, proper sealing, and predictable intake system behavior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1560940306-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1560940306
• Substitutable numbers: A1560940306, A 156 094 03 06
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Category: Air Filter Housings

Purpose and function in the intake system

The air filter housing in the version dedicated to the C63 AMG is responsible for the stable seating of the filter element and directing the air sucked into the engine. The proper geometry of the ducts and the filter chamber helps to reduce pressure drops while maintaining effective contaminant separation. This component works with the stock intake system, maintaining factory flow and acoustic parameters.

Design and vehicle placement

The presented housing is intended for installation on the left side of the engine bay, in accordance with the factory intake layout in the C63 AMG. This placement allows for optimal routing of intake ducts and proper weight distribution of accessories in the engine bay. Precise fitment to the body mounting points and adjacent components facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of unwanted vibrations or leaks.

Product characteristics and service application

The housing comes from the Air filter housings group and is a component intended for service applications in Mercedes C-Class W204 generation vehicles in the C63 AMG version. It works well both for standard replacement of a damaged housing and for restoring the factory intake configuration after previous modifications. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of the original system while maintaining compliance with factory specifications.

Benefits of using the original housing

Using a dedicated air filter housing in the C63 AMG brings a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory airflow geometry in the intake system,
• correct positioning of the filter element relative to the intake ducts,
• reduction of the risk of leaks and suction of unfiltered air,
• compatibility with stock mounts and accessories in the engine bay,
• possibility of trouble-free servicing in accordance with manufacturer procedures.

For users who expect predictable engine unit behavior and want to maintain operating parameters close to factory settings, the original air filter housing design is a particularly beneficial solution.

Part selection by numbers and additional information

The element has an assigned OEM part number and corresponding replacement numbers, which facilitates unambiguous identification in service catalogs and part selection systems. Verifying compatibility by manufacturer numbers or by the vehicle's VIN allows you to reduce the risk of purchasing a non-matching component, especially in the case of specific engine versions such as the C63 AMG.

If you want to better understand the differences between original parts, replacements, and used parts, it is worth reading the guide material Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?, which discusses cost, quality, and fitment aspects based on OEM numbers.

Expanding the Mercedes intake system service

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional housings, intake ducts, or filter mounting elements, check out the available parts in the Mercedes air filter housings category.