Mercedes W212 Door Front Right O/S Cover Panel Obsidian Black Metallic – 197

Description

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

The Mercedes W212 Front Right Door Obsidian Black Metallic – 197 is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with Mercedes’ factory color palette, facilitating matching during accident repairs or bodywork restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2127205400-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2127205400
• Substitutable numbers: A2127205400, A 212 720 54 00
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic – 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Body Fitment

The presented front right door is structurally prepared for use in the side body area, in the driver or passenger zone on the right side, depending on the vehicle’s configuration. The component is designed as a structural element that interfaces with factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and seals, contributing to maintaining proper body geometry and correct door closure.

As part of the Doors and Door Panels group, this component serves as a base for further assembly of accessories (glass, upholstery, wiring harnesses, locks), enabling technically correct reconstruction of the vehicle’s side body after mechanical damage or corrosion.

Color and Paint Finish

The factory Obsidian Black Metallic color, code 197, is a popular dark metallic shade used in Mercedes models, which effectively masks minor dirt and lends an elegant character to the bodywork. Using the original shade facilitates:

• limiting the scope of painting to local touch-ups or blending,
• maintaining visual consistency with other body panels,
• expediting the repair process in professional body and paint shops.

For workshops and users, this means less intervention in the existing paint coating and a more predictable final result after installation.

Structural Characteristics

The front right door for the Mercedes W212 is designed as a load-bearing element of the side body, interacting with factory crumple zones and seals. The construction includes:

• precise alignment with the front fender and sill line,
• proper edge routing for seals and trim,
• maintaining the correct torsional rigidity of the door panel.

This type of solution allows for correct alignment of gaps between body elements, which is important for both aesthetics and for reducing noise and water ingress into the interior.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

This part comes from the Mercedes product line and is a used component, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative compared to new body panels. For body shops and workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, this means the possibility of performing repairs using a component with factory geometry and matching sheet metal profile.

The door is suitable for both accident repairs and for replacing corroded panels in vehicles operated in harsher conditions. Properly prepared for installation, it can be used in restoration projects where maintaining the original body line and compatibility with other body elements is crucial.

Support for Selection and Additional Information

The product has assigned identifiers such as SKU, OEM part number, and interchange numbers, which facilitate verification of compatibility with a specific Mercedes W212 version. Additionally, technical data provides information on placement on the vehicle, color, weight, as well as brand and condition, allowing for precise matching of the part to repair needs.

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

For additional inspiration for body customization projects and cost optimization for repairs, it is worth consulting the guide Best Used Parts for Tuning Your Car, which discusses the practical application of aftermarket components in modern tuning builds.