Mercedes W212 Door Rear Left N/S Cover Panel Obsidian Black - 197

Listing details and visual condition of the part

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

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mercedes W212 Left Rear Door Obsidian Black 197 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Its genuine origin ensures correct geometry, proper crease lines, and compatibility with factory mounting points. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint allows for a seamless match with bodywork in color code 197, facilitating post-accident repairs or replacement of damaged parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2127300105-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2127300105
• Substitutable numbers: A2127300105, A 212 730 01 05
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment

The left rear door is specifically designed for the W212 body series, maintaining factory dimensions and panel shape. Its placement in the rear section, on the driver's side, guarantees compatibility with the construction of the pillars, sills, and factory hinges and locks. This ensures that after proper installation, the part preserves the body line, panel gaps, and the correct operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

Color and Paint Finish

The exterior surface is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a color characteristic of many Mercedes equipment configurations. The metallic paint structure provides depth of color and an aesthetic match to originally painted body parts. In practice, this means the scope of painting work can be limited to potential blending, reducing repair time and renovation costs.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

As a part from the Doors and Door Panels category, this product is a key section of the vehicle's side structure, responsible for passenger protection as well as the proper operation of windows and seals. The construction is prepared to work with factory components such as:

• hinges and door checks,
• lock and latch mechanism,
• window guides and seals,
• factory trim and finishing elements.

Proper fitment to the W212 body facilitates installation in a service environment, without the need for bodywork modifications. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs where maintaining factory geometry and side rigidity is crucial.

Practical Application and Benefits of Replacement

Using an original left rear door in Obsidian Black Metallic allows for a technically correct restoration of the side area after a collision or corrosion. Replacing the complete door panel:

• restores proper closing and seal adhesion,
• reduces the risk of leaks and wind noise during driving,
• helps maintain a consistent paint line along the entire side of the vehicle.

For users who value visual consistency and the proper functioning of movable body parts, this repair method is more predictable than extensive straightening and filling of damaged doors.

Brand and Quality of Workmanship

This part is intended for Mercedes vehicles, meaning it complies with the brand's factory design standards regarding rigidity, safety, and operational durability. The door's construction is prepared to work with original side safety systems, which is important for maintaining the manufacturer's designed passenger protection parameters.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as door shells, frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

For drivers interested in optimizing servicing costs and making informed choices about body components, practical tips on the used parts market may be useful – you can find them in the article Repairing a Volkswagen on a Budget? Discover How to Save on Genuine Car Parts, which discusses universal principles for selecting parts, also in the context of other brands.