Mercedes SLK R171 Centre Console Storage Ashtray Tray Dashboard A1716800552

The Mercedes SLK R171 Center Console Storage Compartment is an original interior part from the Dashboard Components category, designed for Mercedes SLK R171 generation models. It allows for the restoration of the factory appearance of the center console, ensuring stylistic consistency and proper mounting of adjacent elements. This is a practical solution for users who want to professionally recreate the functionality of the storage compartment in the center tunnel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1716800552-2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1716800552
• Substitutable numbers: A1716800552, A 171 680 05 52
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function of the Center Console Storage Compartment

The center console storage compartment in the Mercedes SLK R171 is responsible for conveniently storing small items within the center tunnel and providing an aesthetic finish to this part of the cabin. As a factory part, it is precisely shaped to fit the dashboard and surrounding panels, which helps maintain a consistent interior styling line and ensures correct routing of mounting elements.

A properly selected storage compartment contributes to:

• ergonomics of operating the center console space,
• an aesthetically pleasing closure of the recess in the center dashboard,
• stable mounting of trim elements within the tunnel.

Original Origin and Fit for Mercedes SLK R171

The presented storage compartment is a Mercedes brand part, which means it adheres to factory design and assembly standards. Original manufacturing translates to:

• precise fit with the center dashboard in the SLK R171 model,
• compatibility with factory mounting points,
• preservation of the original geometry and lines of the dashboard.

Thanks to this, the part can be used for both post-accident repairs and comprehensive interior restoration, without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket alternatives.

Characteristics of the Used Part

The storage compartment comes from a vehicle where it was previously used, ensuring compliance with factory assembly specifications. A used original production part is a solution often chosen by specialized workshops and services dealing with Mercedes model repairs, as it allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the center console and reducing costs compared to new parts.

Choosing an original, used component is particularly important where a correct fit with the existing dashboard is crucial, without the risk of installation problems or differences in the shade and shape of trim elements.

Application in Service and Interior Renovation

The Mercedes SLK R171 Center Console Storage Compartment is suitable for many service scenarios:

• replacement of a damaged or missing storage compartment in the center tunnel,
• restoring the completeness of the center console after bodywork and paint repairs,
• interior renovation while preserving the original character of the SLK R171 model.

Thanks to its preserved factory construction, installation is predictable for the mechanic or upholsterer, which reduces working time and the risk of additional interventions on the dashboard.

Complementary Elements and Further Knowledge

If you are undertaking a broader interior restoration and need other parts from the dashboard and console category for this model, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboard Components category.

To better understand the benefits of choosing original parts from dismantling, it is worth reading the material describing the importance of OEM parts and their impact on safety and repair cost-effectiveness – this is discussed in detail in the article OEM Quality and Safety Guarantee – Why Used Original Car Parts Are the Best Choice for Your Car?.