Mercedes C117 Emblem Rear Boot Badge Logo CLA 45 A1178173800

The Mercedes C117 Rear Trunk Lid Logo Emblem CLA 45 is an original body part designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures a cohesive look with other body details and helps maintain the distinctive styling of CLA models. It's a practical solution for both post-accident repairs and aesthetic car refreshes, guaranteeing a perfect fit for the trunk lid.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1178173800
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1178173800
• Substitutable numbers: A1178173800, A 117 817 38 00
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Emblem Purpose and Function

The presented emblem is a component from the Trunk Lid and Rear group, mounted in the rear body area. It is responsible for the unambiguous identification of the CLA 45 model and maintaining the vehicle's consistent styling line. Its placement at the rear of the car makes it a highly visible detail, influencing the overall perception of the vehicle's body.

An original rear trunk lid emblem allows for the restoration of the factory appearance after a lid replacement, painting, or bodywork repairs. This is particularly important for cars where the owner prioritizes maintaining compliance with manufacturer equipment and an aesthetically pleasing, cohesive rear body presentation.

Application on the Rear Body

The part is designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle, on the trunk lid. Its factory shape and dimensions enable:

• restoring the original appearance of the rear lid after repair,
• aesthetic finishing of the trunk area without the need for body modifications,
• maintaining visual consistency with other model designations.

Such a fit is important not only visually but also practically – proper emblem seating minimizes the risk of peeling or improper adhesion to the lid's surface.

Characteristics of an Original Mercedes Part

As a part prepared by Mercedes, the emblem meets manufacturer requirements for quality of workmanship and body compatibility. This means maintaining the correct geometry, appropriate material thickness, and fit to the trunk lid's contours. In practice, this translates to easier installation and predictable performance of the part in everyday use.

An original model designation is particularly important for users who want to maintain their vehicle in a configuration consistent with factory specifications, without using aftermarket parts of uncertain origin. Such a choice also contributes to maintaining the car's value on the used market, as the rear body remains consistent with the factory design.

Condition and Service Application

The product is offered as a used part, representing a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining original specifications. This type of component is suitable for:

• repairs after damage to the rear body,
• replacing a missing or removed emblem,
• restoring the factory appearance after previous styling modifications.

Choosing an original, used part is often more predictable than installing uncertain aftermarket alternatives, especially in visible body areas where precision of fit and consistency with the manufacturer's styling line are crucial.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as trunk lid latches, hinges, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes Trunk Lid and Rear category.

If you are also considering using original, used components in other vehicle systems and want to better understand the advantages of OEM parts compared to aftermarket alternatives, it is worth reading the article Hissing Differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain aftermarket part, which discusses the practical benefits of choosing factory components.