Mercedes W221 Handle Catch Lock Cover Front Right Door O/S Iridium Silver 775

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W221 Handle Catch Lock Cover Front Right Door O/S Iridium Silver is a precisely fitted body component designed for the exterior side of the front right door. This original Mercedes component allows for an aesthetic and functional completion of the door handle, restoring a cohesive look and the proper operation of the handle mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A2217600218-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217600218
• Substitutable numbers: A2217600218, A 221 760 02 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented door handle lock cover has been designed specifically for the Mercedes S-Class W221 model, intended for the front right side of the vehicle body. The element acts as an external cover for the handle and lock mechanism, protecting it from external factors and ensuring a consistent finish to the door line.

Thanks to its dedicated shape and factory mounting points, the part allows for maintaining the correct handle geometry, which translates into the proper operation of the door opening mechanism and stable seating of the entire assembly.

Color and visual fit

The cover is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic – 775, one of the characteristic shades of silver used on Mercedes bodies. As a result, the element harmoniously blends into the side line of the vehicle, reducing the need for additional paint work in the case of cars in the same color.

The metallic coating ensures consistency with the factory paint, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot restoration of the door. Proper color matching allows for maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle, without visible shade differences around the handle and adjacent panels.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

The element is intended for installation on the front right door, on the exterior side, in the handle area. The design of the cover is adapted to the factory handle and lock mechanism in the Mercedes W221, which facilitates installation and allows for the use of original mounting points.

Such a solution promotes the maintenance of tightness and proper operation of the mechanism, and also minimizes the risk of improper fitment with other door skin elements. For body shops and service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand, this is a practical component that facilitates restoring the factory appearance of the vehicle.

Category, brand, and service application

The product belongs to the Door handles category and is intended for Mercedes vehicles, which guarantees compatibility with the factory door geometry and body styling. In service applications, it will work well both for local mechanical damage repairs and for comprehensive reconstruction of the side part of the body after a collision.

Due to the nature of the used component, this is a cost-effective solution, allowing for the preservation of the original vehicle specification while reducing expenses compared to new parts from the authorized network.

Expanding the scope of repair and selecting related elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, lock covers, or additional handle segments, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

For users considering a broader vehicle upgrade using second-hand components, practical tips on safe selection and installation can be found in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the approach to car modifications using proven, used sub-assemblies.