Mercedes W204 Estate Brake Light Rear Additional Third Stop Lamp A2049062601

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W204 Estate Brake Light Rear Additional Third Stop Lamp is an original component from the Main and central brake lights group, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle body. The red lens provides a clear, regulation-compliant braking signal, improving vehicle safety and visibility on the road. This used OEM component is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs and for replacing a damaged third brake light in a C-Class estate.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2049062601
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2049062601
• Substitutable numbers: A2049062601, A 204 906 26 01, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Red
• Category: Centre & Third Brake Light Assemblies

Purpose and function of the third brake light

The rear third brake light in the Mercedes W204 Estate plays an important role in communicating with other road users, increasing the visibility of the braking signal above the line of standard lamps. Its placement in the rear zone of the body makes the light clearly visible even to taller vehicles, such as SUVs or delivery vans.

The red color of the lens is adapted to homologation requirements and ensures unambiguous recognition of the braking signal by drivers behind. Thanks to this, replacing a damaged element with an original component allows for maintaining the optical and functional consistency of the entire lighting system.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes W204 Estate

The discussed third brake light has been designed specifically for the W204 series estate body, which translates into a precise fit to the factory mounting hole and correct alignment with the tailgate line. The construction intended for the rear part of the vehicle facilitates installation in place of the original element without the need for bodywork modifications.

The original origin from the Mercedes brand means maintaining compatibility with the vehicle's electrical installation and proper cooperation with the factory lighting system. This is particularly important for diagnostics and the operation of systems monitoring bulb burnout or circuit damage.

Characteristics of the used component

The brake light comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original manufacturing quality. In the case of body lighting elements, using a used OEM component allows for maintaining a consistent look of the rear of the car and avoiding differences in lens shades, typical for cheaper replacements.

For workshops and individual users, choosing such a solution is often cost-effective for post-accident repairs, vehicle restoration, or restoring full functionality of the lighting system after a third brake light failure.

Safety and operational aspects

A properly functioning third brake light is important not only from the point of view of regulations but also for real safety in city traffic and on the road. An efficient, red braking signal in the upper part of the rear vehicle zone shortens the reaction time of drivers behind, which reduces the risk of rear-end collisions.

Replacing a damaged or leaking element with an original light from the same model series allows for restoring full functionality of the lighting system without compromises in terms of manufacturing quality and optical fitment.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brake lamps, central brake lights, or other braking signal system components, check the available parts in the Main and central brake lights Mercedes category.

When planning post-accident or restoration repairs, it is also worth considering a wider selection of body elements from the secondary market; you can find more practical tips in the article Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.