Trunk Lock Mercedes S204 S212 Boot Tailgate Latch Rear Lid A2047400735

Trunk Lock Mercedes S204 S212 Boot Tailgate Latch Rear Lid is an original component from the Tailgates group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle body. The lock's design is matched to the factory mounting points, which facilitates service and allows for restoring the proper closing and latching of the trunk lid in Mercedes vehicles.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047401300
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047401300
• Substitutable numbers: A2047400735, A 204 740 07 35, A2047401300, A 204 740 13 00, A2047400135, A 204 740 01 35
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Tailgates

Purpose and function of the trunk lock

The presented lock operates in the rear trunk lid area, responsible for mechanical latching and integration with the vehicle's opening and closing system. A properly selected component ensures stable closing of the lid, reduces vibrations during driving, and affects the tightness of the rear body section, which is important for acoustic comfort and protection of the transported cargo.

Thanks to the factory geometry and proper positioning on the vehicle in the Rear zone, the lock works with the original lid striker and the vehicle's wiring, without the need for structural modifications.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes S204 / S212

The lock has been designed specifically for the S204 and S212 estate bodies, taking into account the characteristic shape of the lid and the routing of closing forces. The appropriate design of the housing and mounting points allows for:

• installation into factory mounting holes in the rear body section,
• cooperation with the original handle mechanism and linkages,
• maintaining the correct position of the lid relative to the seals and body panels.

Thanks to this, after replacing the lock, you can achieve repeatable, secure lid closing without the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Condition, origin, and benefits of using a used part

The offered lock comes from a Mercedes vehicle and is a used component, which allows combining reasonable repair costs with maintaining the manufacturer's original specification. Unlike cheap replacements, the OEM part maintains the correct manufacturing tolerances, which translates into the mechanism's operating quality and durability in the long term.

The use of an original lock in good technical condition is particularly important in the case of vehicles equipped with advanced comfort systems, where the precision of lid latching affects the correct operation of sensors, trunk lighting, or safety systems.

Installation and service aspects

The lock is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the trunk lid area. Thanks to maintaining factory dimensions and mounting spacing, the replacement process is orderly and can be performed in a standard workshop specializing in bodywork or automotive electrical service. In practice, this comes down to:

• removing the internal lid trim,
• disconnecting linkages and electrical connectors,
• replacing the lock with the offered OEM component,
• checking the correctness of the latching and mechanism operation.

This approach allows restoring the full functionality of the tailgate without interfering with the vehicle's body structure.

Expanding repairs within the tailgate area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the tailgate area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, actuators, or additional latching mechanisms, check the available parts in the Mercedes Tailgates category.

For users interested in selecting used OEM components by part number or VIN, practical tips on verifying compatibility and comparing references may be useful – you will find them in the article Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to take care of it with original Audi parts, where, among other things, the principles of working with catalog numbers and replacement tables are discussed.