Mercedes SLK R171 Seat Headrest Front Left Right Seat N/O/S Leather Gray

Mercedes SLK R171 Seat Headrest Front Left Right Seat N/O/S Leather Gray is an original interior component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left or right side. The gray headrest allows for a visually consistent completion of the seat, improves head and neck support, and restores the factory functionality of the seats in your roadster.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1719700250
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1719700250
• Substitutable numbers: A1719700250, A 171 970 02 50
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes SLK R171

The presented headrest has been designed specifically for the front seats of the Mercedes SLK R171 generation, with the possibility of installation on both the driver and passenger sides. This allows you to replace a single element or refresh both seats simultaneously, maintaining the stylistic consistency of the interior.

The gray color scheme helps maintain the original character of the cabin, and the design, compliant with factory standards, ensures proper seating in the seat guides and stable support while driving.

Construction and function of the headrest

The headrest plays a key role in seat ergonomics – it is responsible for supporting the cervical spine and reducing strain during sudden maneuvers. The design, tailored to the Mercedes SLK R171 seats, enables:

• precise height adjustment in the seat guides,
• stable head support during city and highway driving,
• maintenance of a uniform visual line of the backrest and seat.

By maintaining the original geometry, the headrest works with the factory backrest profile, which translates into a comfortable position behind the wheel and predictable seat behavior in daily use.

Condition of the item and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered headrest comes from disassembly and is a used item, which allows you to combine an attractive purchase cost with the preservation of the manufacturer's original specifications. For many users, this is a technically sound choice – especially when you want to match the shape, mounts, and finish to the existing seats.

Choosing a branded headrest from the secondary market is also a way to reduce costs while maintaining the high quality of workmanship typical of the Mercedes brand. An element of this type will work well both for post-collision repairs and for the gradual renovation of the vehicle's interior.

Application in the comfort and safety zone

A properly selected headrest affects the perceived comfort during longer trips and the stabilization of the driver's and passenger's posture. In the SLK R171 model, where the driving position is low and more sporty, proper head support is of particular importance for reducing neck fatigue.

Supplementing or replacing the headrest is also important when refreshing seat upholstery – a visually consistent element improves the perception of the entire interior, which can translate into the perceived value of the car upon potential resale.

Interior modernization expansion and related products

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or complete seat modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.

If you are considering a broader cabin metamorphosis and want to better understand how branded parts from disassembly affect comfort and vehicle value, check out the article Interior metamorphosis: How branded seats from disassembly will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car, where you will find practical tips on choosing seats and headrests.

It is also worth familiarizing yourself with a reliable discussion on the topic of secondary market parts in the material Used car parts: Myths and facts you need to know, to consciously approach the choice of a used headrest and other interior elements.