Mercedes C140 Fuel Filler Neck Cap Flap Cover Aquamarine Blue 341 A1407500706

Mercedes C140 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Blue A1407500706 is an original body part from the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories group, designed for luxury coupé models. The paint in the Aquamarine Blue Metallic - 341 shade ensures a consistent, factory look for the fuel filler area and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged flap.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1407500706-AQB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1407500706
• Substitutable numbers: A1407500706, A 140 750 07 06
• Color: Aquamarine Blue Metallic - 341
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Function of the Part

The fuel filler flap cover in Mercedes C140 models is responsible for protecting the fuel filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. It is a body part that works with the hinge and opening mechanism, ensuring proper closing and stable positioning relative to the fender panel.

The offered cover is an original part, meaning it retains the correct geometry, appropriate edge profile, and compatibility with the factory mounting mechanism. This allows for precise alignment with the body line without the need for additional modifications.

Paint Color and Matching

The factory color Aquamarine Blue Metallic - 341 is a metallic blue shade, characteristic of selected Mercedes C140 body configurations. Using the original paint:

• facilitates visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle,
• reduces the need for full repainting of the part for minor touch-ups,
• ensures shade consistency with other body panels in the same color.

This is a significant advantage for body and paint shops and for users who care about details, as it shortens vehicle preparation time and limits the scope of paintwork to potential coating adjustments.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The cover belongs to the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories group, meaning it is designed to work with the factory hinge, spring, and opening mechanism used in the C140 body. The part's construction enables:

• maintaining the correct gap between the flap and the fender panel,
• stable closing and opening without excessive play,
• seamless integration with the existing body system.

The original origin of the part promotes the preservation of factory installation parameters, which is particularly important in higher-class vehicles where precision of fit and repeatability of mechanism operation are crucial.

Condition and Service Application

The part is offered as a used item, making it an attractive solution for accident repairs, visual corrections, or restoring a vehicle to a factory-like condition at a reasonable cost. This type of component is suitable for both professional body shops and users who are assembling body parts themselves.

Thanks to its preserved original geometry, the cover can be used as a replacement for a damaged flap without the need for bodywork modifications. This is a practical solution for restoring collector vehicles and for precise local repairs.

Technical Support and Additional Information

To correctly select the cover for a specific body version, it is advisable to consult manufacturer markings and vehicle documentation. If you have doubts about compatibility with the fuel system, diagnostics, or selecting other components related to the tank, the guide Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair will be helpful, as it discusses principles of part selection based on factory markings and practical aspects of operation.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or small mounting accessories, check the available parts in the Mercedes Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories category.

For users interested in long and trouble-free operation of used parts, the guide How to Extend the Lifespan of Used Car Parts? may also be useful, describing practical methods for maintaining and checking the condition of body parts and other components.