Mercedes W251 Door Rear Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mercedes W251 Rear Left Door Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body part from the Doors and door panels category, intended for professional body repair or completion. Finished in the factory color Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it helps maintain the vehicle's consistent appearance and proper body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2517301105-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2517301105
• Substitutable numbers: A2517301105, A 251 730 11 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment

The presented part is a complete door from the Doors and door panels group, dedicated to the Mercedes W251 model. The construction is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, which facilitates bodywork and reduces the need for additional modifications. Its placement on the vehicle is identified as front – right, allowing for unambiguous identification of the mounting side during the parts selection process.

Color and Paint Finish

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a popular metallic black used on many Mercedes models. The metallic paint finish provides a characteristic depth of color and visual consistency with other body parts in the same paint code. When correctly matched to the vehicle, this minimizes or completely eliminates the scope of potential painting work.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The door is designed as a structural body element that bears operational loads and works with the factory seals, hinges, and locks for the specific model. By maintaining the original geometry, it is possible to correctly set the gaps between body panels, which affects:

• proper door closing and lock operation,
• adequate seal adhesion,
• reduction of noise and water ingress into the interior,
• maintenance of the correct body line.

This part comes from a used vehicle, which is important when selecting body parts – the construction retains the parameters of the original product while optimizing repair costs compared to new components.

Application in Body Repairs

Doors in this body type are often replaced after parking damage, side collisions, or localized corrosion. Using an original part from the same model series allows for:

• expedited repair process due to factory mounting points,
• compliance with the manufacturer's service documentation,
• minimization of filler material and intervention in the sheet metal structure,
• maintenance of higher vehicle value after repair.

For body and paint shops, as well as services specializing in the Mercedes brand, this is a practical solution that combines technical correctness with cost control.

Condition and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered part is used, meaning it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. For many users and repair shops, this represents a reasonable compromise between the quality of an original component and the budget allocated for repair. Choosing used doors allows for the preservation of factory construction and fit, while simultaneously reducing costs compared to new body parts.

If you need other body parts from this brand, such as side panels, skins, or additional doors for a complete body repair, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

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