Mercedes W251 Door Moulding Strip Trim Cover Rear Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mercedes W251 Door Moulding Strip Trim Cover Rear Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic moulding allows for a visually consistent addition or replacement of the factory part, maintaining the characteristic side profile of the Mercedes bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2516902562-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2516902562
• Substitutable numbers: A2516902562, A 251 690 25 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The presented door moulding is dedicated to the rear left part of the body in W251 series models, where it is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower door edge and protection of the metal surface against minor mechanical damage. As a part from the Doors and door panels category, it contributes to the vehicle's side profile, influencing the visual consistency of the entire bodywork.

The placement on the vehicle is factory-defined as rear, on the left side, which facilitates clear identification and selection of the part during accident repairs or bodywork and painting tasks.

Color and visual fit

The moulding is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, one of the popular shades of metallic black used in the Mercedes range. This makes it possible to maintain a uniform paint tone along the entire length of the vehicle without the need for color compromises.

The metallic finish provides characteristic depth and light reflections that blend well with other body components painted in the same color code. In the case of professional body and paint repair, the moulding serves as a proper reference point for matching the paint coating on adjacent panels.

Technical characteristics and installation

The moulding has been designed as a body component intended for a specific Mercedes model, which translates into proper fitment with the door edge and adjacent panels. The design provides for installation at factory-prepared mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and limits the need for additional modifications.

As a used part, it retains the original geometry and profile characteristic of the W251 series, which is important when restoring the side line after body repairs. Correct seating of the moulding allows for even gaps and continuity of the body lines, which is significant for both aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons.

Application in body repairs

The rear left door moulding in Obsidian Black Metallic is primarily used for:

• accident repairs within the rear left door area,
• visual renovation of the side part of the body,
• replacing missing or damaged trim elements,
• restoring the factory appearance of the vehicle after bodywork interventions.

By maintaining the original profile and color, the moulding allows for a technically correct restoration of the factory body configuration, which is important both from the point of view of aesthetics and the potential resale of the vehicle.

Selection of other Mercedes body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical support

For more advanced work on the drivetrain or structural modifications, guide materials regarding component selection may be helpful. In such a case, it is worth reading the article Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for your driving style, which discusses practical aspects of component configuration in vehicles used on a daily basis.