Mercedes SLK R172 Rear Pillar C Moulding Trim Right O/S Obsidian Black 197

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes SLK R172 Rear Pillar C Moulding Trim Right O/S Obsidian Black 197 is an original body component from the Protective and decorative mouldings group, designed for the right side of the C-pillar. Its precisely matched geometry and factory finish in Obsidian Black Metallic allow for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct replacement of a damaged component on the Mercedes SLK R172 roadster body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1727950019-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1727950019
• Substitutable numbers: A1727950019, A 172 795 00 19
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The described right-side C-pillar moulding is a body trim element responsible for the aesthetic closure of the rear cabin area and a harmonious transition of the roof line into the rear part of the body. Proper fitment of this part is both visually and practically significant – it reduces the risk of dirt ingress into gaps and stabilizes the surrounding body panels.

The moulding is dedicated to the specific SLK R172 model generation, ensuring shape compatibility with the factory body line and correct alignment with adjacent panels and seals.

Color and paint matching

The Obsidian Black Metallic finish corresponds to the popular body paint used on Mercedes models. Thanks to this, when replacing a damaged moulding, you can maintain color consistency without the need for additional painting, or minimize the scope of paint work to minor corrections and polishing.

The metallic black effectively masks minor dirt and optically emphasizes the side line of the body, which is particularly important in roadster-class cars, where trim details have a significant impact on the visual perception of the entire vehicle.

Installation characteristics

The right-side C-pillar moulding is designed as a component tailored to a specific mounting location on the body. The appropriate geometry facilitates seating in the factory mounting points, which allows for maintaining correct gaps between body elements and proper adhesion to adjacent panels.

In practice, this translates into:

• stable seating in the C-pillar zone,
• a consistent body line transition in the area of the roof and the rear of the vehicle,
• reduction of stress on adjacent body panels.

Condition and service application

The item is in used condition, making it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, body and paint corrections, and restoring the vehicle to a factory-like state at reasonable costs. Its original Mercedes origin promotes the maintenance of factory-quality fitment and material compatibility with other body components.

The moulding will prove useful both in professional body and paint shops, as well as in workshops specializing in the restoration and reconstruction of SLK R172 model bodies.

Integration with other body mouldings

Replacing the right-side C-pillar moulding is often part of broader work within the side and rear body sections – especially after collisions or during vehicle restoration. Stylistic consistency with other protective and decorative mouldings allows for maintaining a uniform finish, which is essential for premium segment cars.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side-rear body zone on your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional mouldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes protective and decorative mouldings category.