Mercedes W246 Centre Consola Storage Compartment Ashtray A2468100179

Mercedes W246 Centre Consola Storage Compartment Ashtray is an original interior trim component that allows you to restore the factory look and functionality of the centre tunnel in your Mercedes. This practical module combines the function of an ashtray and a lockable storage compartment, ensuring aesthetic concealment of small items and stylistic consistency with the rest of the cockpit. By using a factory solution from the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, you maintain compliance with the manufacturer's design.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2468100179
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2468100179
• Substitutable numbers: A2468100179, A 246 810 01 79
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the centre console

The ashtray with a storage compartment for the centre console in the W246 generation Mercedes B-Class is a tunnel assembly element responsible for organizing the space in the front part of the cabin. The integrated lid allows for quick closing of the recess, keeping the interior looking neat and the contents of the compartment invisible. This solution improves the ergonomics of console operation and makes it easier to keep the area in front of the gear lever or control panel clean.

Construction and fitment to the Mercedes interior

The element belongs to the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, which means it has been designed for precise fitment with the other centre console panels. The design provides for factory mounting points and a properly profiled housing, ensuring that installation is predictable and requires no modifications. The materials used are selected for their resistance to daily cabin use and for their color and texture compatibility with the original Mercedes finish.

Benefits of using an original component

Using the original ashtray with a storage compartment in the Mercedes W246 allows you to maintain the stylistic and functional consistency of the entire console. Compared to replacements or universal solutions, the factory module:

• ensures proper fit to the shape of the centre tunnel,
• maintains a uniform appearance of surfaces and panel split lines,
• eliminates the risk of unsightly gaps and material stress,
• facilitates disassembly and reassembly during service work inside the console.

For the user, this means comfortable operation and the preservation of the interior's aesthetic value, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Condition, origin and service application

The offered item is a part sourced from dismantling, which allows for an economical repair or replacement of a missing module in the centre tunnel. Such components are particularly useful for:

• interior renovation after intensive use,
• replacing missing elements after previous modifications,
• restoring the factory console layout after the installation of non-factory accessories.

Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry and construction, the ashtray with a storage compartment works well with other panels and equipment in the cabin, which facilitates the work of workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand.

Integration with other Mercedes trim elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre console area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as decorative panels, grilles or additional trim inserts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Trims, decorative strips and decorations category.

When planning broader modernization work on the interior or suspension, it is also worth checking the guide on selecting used components, available in the article Standard vs. sports suspension – differences in construction and is it worth buying used suspension parts?, which helps you take an informed approach to the topic of aftermarket parts.