Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Head Rest Leather Alpaca Grey

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Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Head Rest Leather Alpaca Grey is an original interior component designed for the rear bench, providing the driver and passengers with proper head support and maintaining the stylistic consistency of the cabin. Thanks to the use of leather upholstery and a precise fit for this specific Mercedes generation, the headrest helps preserve the factory character of the interior. This is a solution for users who expect a functional and aesthetic replacement for a worn or missing part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2049701950-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2049701950
• Substitutable numbers: A2049701950, A 204 970 19 50
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and interior fitment

The presented headrest has been designed as a rear seat component for the Mercedes W204 family models. Its placement in the rear part of the cabin improves passenger comfort and restores the completeness of the factory equipment. The construction is consistent with the original seat geometry, which facilitates installation in the location designated by the vehicle manufacturer.

The color scheme, matched to Mercedes interiors, and the finish consistent with the model's design line ensure that the headrest does not stand out from other cabin elements once installed, maintaining a cohesive and orderly appearance.

Material and craftsmanship

The applied leather upholstery provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, durable finishing material that withstands daily wear and tear well. The leather is easy to keep clean, which is important during intensive use of the rear bench, e.g., in family or fleet vehicles.

The core of the headrest has been designed to provide stable head and neck support while maintaining appropriate resilience. As a result, the element not only improves comfort but also contributes to the ergonomics of the seating position for rear passengers.

Function, ergonomics, and safety

A properly selected headrest in the rear of the vehicle plays an important role in reducing strain on the cervical spine during sudden braking or collisions. The construction, tailored to the rear seat of the Mercedes W204, allows for:

• positioning the passenger's head correctly relative to the backrest,
• increasing comfort during longer journeys,
• maintaining consistency with factory passive safety systems.

Thanks to the leather finish, the headrest works well with other upholstery elements, causing no discomfort during prolonged head contact.

Characteristics of the used component

As an item from the Headrests category, the product comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original vehicle manufacturer's specifications. The used component is a cost-effective solution that also enables maintaining consistency with other interior elements that have also been in use.

Choosing an original headrest from the secondary market is particularly important for premium class models, such as Mercedes, where both technical compatibility and maintaining the brand's characteristic finish standard are essential.

Selection support and knowledge development

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat comfort zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional head supports, center headrests, or side headrests with similar specifications, check the available parts in the Mercedes Headrests category.

For drivers interested in a broader perspective on the importance of original components in premium brand cars, it is worth reading an article describing how used parts help preserve the vehicle's character – you can find it here: Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts support the brand's DNA.