Mercedes R171 Centre Console Storage Ashtray Tray Dashboard A1716800552

The Mercedes R171 Center Console Ashtray Storage Compartment is an original interior part designed for installation in the dashboard. It provides an aesthetic closure for the console space, improves operating ergonomics, and helps maintain a cohesive cockpit appearance in your Mercedes. This is a practical solution for drivers who expect a solid, factory fit and an organized cabin space.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1716800552-3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1716800552
• Substitutable numbers: A1716800552, A 171 680 05 52
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and Function in the Dashboard

The presented part belongs to the Dashboard category and is designed as a central storage compartment with an ashtray function in the center console. It is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the cockpit recess, while also allowing for convenient storage of small items or use as an ashtray, as per its original purpose.

Thanks to its construction conforming to the manufacturer's standards, the storage compartment integrates harmoniously with other console elements, without disrupting the interior's styling lines. Factory fitment minimizes the risk of unwanted gaps, rattles, or vibrations during driving.

Original Origin and Fit for Mercedes R171

This part has been developed specifically for Mercedes R171 models, ensuring a precise fit for the center console and dashboard shape. Original Mercedes construction means the correct geometry of guides, hinges, and the opening mechanism is maintained, facilitating installation and subsequent use.

The product comes from the Mercedes parts line, thus maintaining compliance with factory quality standards regarding surface finish, color, and operating ergonomics. This is particularly important for interior repairs where both functionality and the cohesive appearance of the entire cockpit are crucial.

Used Condition – Practical Benefits

The storage compartment is offered in a used condition, which is an advantageous solution for repairs and supplementing missing interior parts. A used OEM part allows you to maintain the original character of the cabin while reducing costs compared to new components.

Choosing an original, used dashboard part is particularly recommended for post-accident repairs, replacing worn opening mechanisms, or restoring the completeness of the center console after previous modifications.

Why Use an Original Center Console Storage Compartment

• Visual Interior Cohesion – maintaining the factory appearance of the dashboard and center console.
• Compatibility with manufacturer-intended mounts and guides.
• No modifications required – installation in accordance with the factory cockpit architecture.
• A solution consistent with the interior ergonomics developed by Mercedes.

Expanding Interior Modernization and Brand Knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as console panels, air vents, or instrument bezels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboard category.

For those interested in the broader context of development solutions used in this brand's vehicles, including interior equipment and related components, an article describing the structural changes and parts used in subsequent S-Class generations may be helpful – you can find it here: Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class and an overview of key Mercedes auto parts.