Mercedes SLK R171 Tailgate Spoiler Boot Trunk Lid Rear Trim Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes SLK R171 Trunk Lid Spoiler Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is an original body part from the Spoilers and Wings category, designed for installation on the rear of the trunk lid. The paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade allows for stylistic consistency with the factory body finish and emphasizes the dynamic line of the SLK R171 roadster.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717900088-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717900088
• Substitutable numbers: A1717900088, A 171 790 00 88
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Spoilers & Wings

Technical Characteristics and Purpose

The trunk lid spoiler has been designed specifically for the Mercedes SLK R171 generation, taking into account the geometry of the rear lid and factory mounting points. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle improves airflow around the trunk lid and visually lowers the car's profile, giving it a sportier character.

The part comes from the Mercedes line, which means it maintains proper rigidity, fits the lid's edges, and is compatible with original mounting accessories. This allows the spoiler to integrate well with the body line without requiring body modifications.

Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 Paint Finish

The factory color Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is a popular shade used in Mercedes models, particularly well-suited to the roadster's silhouette. The metallic finish provides a characteristic depth and light reflections that highlight the trunk lid's contours and the spoiler's edge.

For owners of vehicles with the same paint code, this means it can be installed without immediate repainting, reducing preparation time and facilitating visual matching. For other body colors, the spoiler can serve as a base for repainting, maintaining the proper substrate structure.

Benefits of Installing a Trunk Lid Spoiler

Installing a spoiler on the rear of the Mercedes SLK R171 offers a range of practical and aesthetic benefits:

• emphasizes the sporty character of the roadster's body,
• improves the visual balance between the front and rear lines of the vehicle,
• maintains the factory style thanks to the element's original geometry,
• allows for the use of existing mounting points on the trunk lid.

As a part from the Spoilers and Wings category, the trunk lid spoiler is a functional addition to the styling package, especially for models equipped with sport bumpers or larger wheels.

Condition, Fitment, and Installation

The offered spoiler is a used part, allowing for an economical refresh of the vehicle's appearance or replacement of a damaged part while maintaining original specifications. Due to its factory origin, the fitment to the SLK R171 trunk lid is predictable, and the line of contact with the body remains consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Before installation, it is recommended to inspect the paint surface and prepare the trunk lid according to service procedures to ensure durable mounting and proper adhesion of the element along the entire edge.

Configuration Expansion and Additional Materials

If you are considering further personalization of your Mercedes' rear end, for example, by selecting other aerodynamic elements or matching the styling to a bumper package, it's worth exploring our wider offer – if you are looking for other aerodynamic parts for the rear of this brand's vehicles, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Spoilers and Wings category.

For users interested in the technical background of solutions used in vehicles of this brand, including the interaction of powertrains with body aerodynamics, an article discussing various all-wheel-drive systems may be helpful – find more information in the material xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and VW.