Mercedes ML GL W164 Centre Console Decor Strip Trim Left N/S A1646801570

Mercedes ML GL W164 Centre Console Decor Strip Trim Left N/S is an original interior trim component designed for installation on the left side of the dashboard in Mercedes vehicles. As a part from the Dashboards category, it allows for an aesthetic and functional replacement of a damaged trim, restoring the cohesive look of the centre console and ensuring proper mounting of adjacent elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1646801570
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646801570
• Substitutable numbers: A1646801570, A 164 680 15 70
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Dashboard Trim
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The left-side centre console decor strip is responsible for the stable seating of control and decorative panels in the central part of the dashboard. It ensures proper alignment of adjacent module edges, which minimizes the risk of looseness, rattling, and unwanted vibrations while driving. Thanks to the factory geometry tailored to the ML and GL W164 series, the component maintains the interior's stylistic line and compatibility with original mounting points.

Construction and dashboard fitment

The trim has been designed as an integral part of the dashboard structure, with precisely shaped mounting points and edge guides. The appropriately selected profile enables correct alignment with adjacent dashboard panels, resulting in even assembly gaps and an aesthetic appearance of the entire console. The design intended for left-side installation facilitates correct orientation of the component during service work.

Benefits of using an original trim

Using an original centre console trim in ML and GL W164 models allows for maintaining factory assembly standards and visual consistency of the interior. This solution is particularly beneficial for:

• repairs after a collision or disassembly of dashboard components,
• eliminating the effects of cracks, breakages, or wear of mounting points,
• restoring a uniform look to the dashboard after previous non-original modifications.

By maintaining the proper rigidity and shape, the trim helps reduce unwanted noises from the console area and improves the overall comfort of vehicle use.

Condition and service application

The component comes from a used vehicle, making it an attractive service solution for users looking for a cost-effective, yet factory-specification-compliant component. This type of part is suitable both for point replacement of a damaged trim and for broader renovation work inside the cabin, where maintaining the original character of the dashboard is important.

Expanding cockpit area upgrades

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as decorative panels, covers, or additional frames, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboards category.

More knowledge about the cost-effectiveness of used parts

If you want to better understand how to reasonably select used components and how their cost-effectiveness compares to new parts, it is worth reading our expert guide: Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths. Although it mainly concerns mechanical components, the principles of cost analysis and selection by reference numbers presented there are also helpful when planning broader interior repairs and upgrades.