Mercedes W251 Rear Door Exterior Bay Strip Cover Trim Right O/S A2516700687

Mercedes W251 Rear Door Exterior Bay Strip Cover Trim Right O/S is an original body component designed for installation on the rear right side. As part of the Protective and decorative strips group, it provides an aesthetic finish to the door edge and additional paint protection against minor operational damage. Using an OEM part allows you to maintain a consistent body appearance without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2516700687
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2516700687
• Substitutable numbers: A2516700687, A 251 670 06 87
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The described strip is intended for installation on the rear right door of the Mercedes R-Class (W251) model. Its purpose is to:

• protect the door edge against minor impacts and scratches,
• complement the styling line of the side body section,
• mask assembly gaps and sheet metal edges,
• maintain the factory look of the vehicle after body repairs.

By maintaining the original geometry, the strip adheres correctly to the door panel, which reduces the risk of looseness, rattling, or unsightly gaps between elements.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes W251

The strip has been designed specifically for the W251 body, taking into account the characteristic door profile and factory mounting points. This means that:

• the shape and length are matched to the specific body version,
• the strip line aligns with the sheet metal creases and folds,
• the mounting system is compatible with the original holes and clips in the door.

Such fitment facilitates installation and allows for maintaining visual consistency with other body elements, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs or when replacing individual strips.

Condition, origin, and use in repairs

The element comes from disassembly and is offered as a used protective and decorative strip. This type of part is perfect for:

• post-collision repairs, where only the strip was damaged,
• restoring the factory look after unprofessional modifications,
• economical body renovations, where the cost-to-quality ratio is important.

Using an original part from disassembly allows you to reduce expenses while maintaining proper fitment and compliance with the Mercedes styling line.

Benefits of using an original protective and decorative strip

Choosing this strip for the Mercedes W251 brings a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – no need for modifications, drilling additional holes, or adjusting the shape.
• Consistent body appearance – maintaining the original side line and characteristic model creases.
• Door edge protection – reducing the risk of paint chips and minor mechanical damage.
• Possibility of use in professional body repairs where OEM elements are required.

Thanks to these features, the strip constitutes a functional and aesthetic addition to the rear right part of the body, supporting both the protection and the appearance of the vehicle.

Support with selection and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes protective and decorative strips category.

If you are considering a wider replacement of body elements with components from disassembly and want to learn how to achieve a good visual effect while keeping costs reasonable, it is worth reading the guide: Replacing body elements with used ones – can body parts from disassembly look like new?.