Mercedes W207 A207 Front Left Seat Belt is an original part from the seat belts and parts category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The black color ensures consistency with the factory interior finish, and the OEM construction guarantees proper functioning of the driver's safety system.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: A2078605185
- Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: A2078605185
- Substitutable numbers: A2078605185, A 207 860 51 85
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
- Color: Black
- Category: Seat Belts & Parts
Intended Use and Fitment for Mercedes W207
The presented front left seat belt for Mercedes has been specifically designed for the W207 (A207) body style, ensuring a proper fit to mounting points and compatibility with factory safety systems. Its placement on the vehicle is clearly defined as the front, driver's side, which simplifies selecting the correct part for post-accident repairs or seat belt system servicing.
The black color of the belt helps maintain a uniform appearance of the interior upholstery and plastics, without the need to modify other cabin equipment. This ensures that replacing a damaged belt does not disrupt the cockpit's aesthetics.
Construction and Performance Parameters
The seat belt is part of the passive safety elements responsible for securely holding the driver in the seat during sudden braking or collisions. The OEM construction ensures:
- Correct tape routing geometry relative to the seat and body pillar, which affects the system's effectiveness.
- Compatibility with factory pretensioners and retractors, allowing the system to work with the vehicle's electronics as intended by the manufacturer.
- Appropriate stiffness and flexibility of the tape, ensuring predictable behavior under load.
As a used part, the belt has already undergone some use, which should be considered when planning installation and further vehicle diagnostics. However, it remains a cost-effective solution compared to new OEM components, especially for repairs on vehicles several years old.
Color Scheme and Interior Integration
The black seat belt blends well with standard interior configurations of the Mercedes E-Class in the W207 body style. Its neutral, dark color scheme facilitates integration with the dashboard, door panels, and seats, regardless of the upholstery variant (fabric, leather, partial leather).
By maintaining the factory shade of black, the part does not stand out against other components, which is particularly important in post-accident repairs where both functionality and the preservation of the original interior appearance are crucial.
Application in Repairs and Safety Diagnostics
Replacing the driver's side seat belt is often necessary after the airbag system has deployed or due to mechanical damage to the belt tape. Using an original belt from the same model series allows for:
- Restoring full functionality of the safety system without the need for installation modifications.
- Maintaining compliance with factory parameters regarding tension force and retractor operating characteristics.
- Reducing repair costs while still using a component from the same brand and vehicle generation.
To further verify the part's compatibility with a specific car, it is advisable to use the VIN and part number. Practical tips on this matter can be found in the guide: how to select the correct car part by VIN and OEM number, which describes the step-by-step process of verifying the compatibility of used components.
Other Seat Belts and Parts for Mercedes
If you are also looking for other seat belts and parts for Mercedes – for example, for other seating positions in the cabin or for other models of this brand – check out our dedicated category Mercedes seat belts and parts, where you will find a wide selection of original parts from dismantled vehicles.
