Mercedes SLK R171 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Panel Calcite White - 650

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes SLK R171 Trunk Lid Cover Calcite White - 650 is an original body part from the Trunk Lids and Rear Lids category, designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. Finished in the factory color Calcite White - 650, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct body repair without the need to experiment with fitting aftermarket alternatives.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717500075-CW
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717500075
• Substitutable numbers: A1717500075, A 171 750 00 75
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Calcite White - 650
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Trunk Lid Purpose and Function

The presented trunk lid is designed as a rear body part responsible for closing the luggage compartment, maintaining the correct body line, and interacting with hinges, the lock, and the seal. Thanks to its construction conforming to factory Mercedes standards, the lid ensures proper alignment with the fenders, rear bumper, and lighting, which translates to stable closing and preservation of the body's geometry.

Calcite White - 650 Color and Visual Matching

The finish in Calcite White - 650 allows for maintaining paintwork consistency on Mercedes SLK R171 models in this shade. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting work, thus reducing repair time and costs for preparing the part for installation. A uniform color also facilitates matching the lid to other body panels when adjusting gaps and hinges.

Technical Parameters and Installation

The trunk lid belongs to a group of body parts with significant structural importance, so its weight has been selected to ensure adequate rigidity when working with actuators and hinges. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle requires maintaining proper load distribution, which is important for both the opening mechanism's operation and safety during use. The product comes from the Mercedes line, which promotes the preservation of factory mounting points and compatibility with original hardware.

Part Condition and Service Application

The offered trunk lid is a used part, making it an attractive solution for accident repairs, correction of mechanical damage, or replacement of corroded panels. Choosing an original salvaged component allows for maintaining a construction consistent with the manufacturer's design while reducing costs compared to a new part. This is a practical solution for both body and paint shops and individual users seeking a technically correct body part.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Trunk Lid

Using an original trunk lid for the Mercedes SLK R171 ensures:

• factory mounting points for hinges, lock, and actuators,
• visual consistency with the body in Calcite White - 650 color,
• preservation of the manufacturer's designed rigidity of the rear body section,
• easier adjustment of gaps and alignment with adjacent panels.

This makes the repair of the rear of the vehicle predictable, and the final result is close to factory specifications in terms of geometry and appearance.

If you are undertaking a comprehensive repair of the rear body section of your Mercedes and also need other parts from the trunk lid category, check the available parts in the Mercedes Trunk Lids and Rear Lids category.

If you are interested in a broader context of cost-effective repairs using original used parts and want to learn practical tips for reducing servicing costs for popular brands, it is worth reading the article Volkswagen Repair on a Shoestring? Discover How to Save on Original Car Parts, which shows how to effectively utilize the market for salvaged components.