Mercedes ML W164 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black A1649702850

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Mercedes ML W164 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black is an original interior component designed for the rear bench, providing the driver and passengers with proper head support and a consistent cabin appearance. Finished in black leather, the headrest blends harmoniously with the factory upholstery, allowing for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged part or completing missing equipment. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the factory character of the Mercedes ML W164 interior while keeping costs under control.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1649702850
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1649702850
• Substitutable numbers: A1649702850, A 164 970 28 50
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented headrest belongs to the Headrests category and is intended for installation on the rear bench of the vehicle. The design allows for installation on both the left and right sides of the rear seat row, making it easy to fit into a specific interior configuration. Its placement in the rear part of the cabin improves passenger travel comfort, providing stable head support during driving and braking.

Material and color

The headrest is finished in black leather, which is characteristic of premium interiors in Mercedes models. This color scheme:

• makes it easy to match most factory upholstery configurations,
• ensures a consistent, understated cabin look,
• helps maintain interior aesthetics during intensive use.

The leather finish allows for comfortable head support while being practical for daily use and easy to maintain using standard automotive leather care products.

Technical specifications and installation

As an original Mercedes component, the headrest is designed to work with the factory guides and adjustment mechanisms in the rear seat backrest. Consequently, installation is limited to inserting the pins into the existing sockets, without the need for structural modifications.

The product features dedicated manufacturer markings as well as an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version. This is particularly important when matching it to a specific Mercedes ML W164 unit, where interior configurations may vary.

Practical application and benefits

The Mercedes ML W164 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black is suitable for several typical scenarios:

• replacing a damaged or worn headrest with an original part,
• completing missing rear bench equipment,
• restoring visual consistency of the interior after upholstery repairs.

By maintaining factory geometry and materials, the component does not alter seat ergonomics while allowing the interior to be kept to a standard consistent with the rest of the equipment. This solution is particularly beneficial for users concerned about the vehicle's resale value and for workshops specializing in premium car interior repairs.

Product condition and use in used vehicles

The offered headrest is a secondary market component, which allows for economical interior repair while maintaining the original origin of the part. Such components are frequently chosen for the renovation of used cars, where both compliance with factory specifications and reasonable purchase costs are important. Combined with proper leather care, this is an effective way to refresh the rear part of the cabin without the need to replace the entire seats.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat area in your Mercedes and need other items from the same group, such as additional head supports, center headrests, or compatible backrest modules, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Headrests category.

For those who want to plan a broader cabin refresh and combine replacing headrests with upgrading seats, steering wheels, or multimedia systems, the guide describing the selection and installation of interior components from the secondary market may be helpful – you can find it in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.