Mercedes W221 Door Card Panel Front Right O/S Trim Cover Grey A2217270248

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W221 Door Card Panel Front Right O/S Trim Cover Grey is an original interior trim component designed for installation in the front right door of a luxury sedan. Thanks to its factory fitment for the W221 model and its subtle grey color scheme, this panel allows you to maintain a consistent upholstery look and restore the door aesthetics to the manufacturer's original design. It is a practical solution for post-collision repairs, replacing damaged linings, or interior restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217270248-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217270248
• Substitutable numbers: A2217270248, A 221 727 02 48
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Grey
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment for the W221 body

The presented panel is part of the Door Upholstery group, specifically designed for the front right door of the W221 body. The construction accounts for the door geometry, factory mounting points, and edge alignment, which facilitates installation and ensures proper adhesion to the door shell. As a result, there are no unwanted gaps, tension, or separation of the lining from the door metal after installation.

Finish and color characteristics

The grey shade of the panel has been selected for compatibility with factory interior configurations used in the W221 generation Mercedes S-Class. The neutral color blends well with both dark and light cockpit elements, creating a cohesive and visually organized layout. This type of finish allows for:

• aesthetic completion of a missing or damaged door card section,
• maintaining a uniform color scheme for the entire upholstery,
• reducing light reflections and optical distortions on the door surface.

Selecting a panel in the correct color is crucial for professional interior restoration, as it minimizes the risk of visible shade differences between individual components.

Functional role in the door structure

The door card trim panel plays an important role in the daily use of the vehicle. It is responsible for aesthetically masking the internal door structure while simultaneously contributing to the ergonomic contact area between the driver or passenger and the side surface. A properly selected component:

• stabilizes the area around handles, pockets, and other door card components,
• reduces the transmission of minor vibrations to visible upholstery surfaces,
• facilitates interior maintenance thanks to its compact, easy-to-clean structure.

For premium vehicles such as the Mercedes W221, maintaining a consistent door finish is significant both in terms of driving comfort and the car's residual value.

Component condition and service application

The offered panel comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for service repairs where reasonable cost is important while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. A used trim component allows for:

• restoring the completeness of the door card after mechanical damage,
• reducing costs compared to purchasing new upholstery,
• maintaining the factory character of the interior without using replacements with different textures or geometry.

For workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand and for users independently assembling interior components, this is a practical base for professional repair or partial door restoration.

Support with selection and expanding the scope of work

In the case of work involving a larger scope of interior restoration, it is worth considering a comprehensive replacement of several elements within the door area to achieve uniform wear and a consistent look for the entire upholstery. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, decorative strips, or lining fragments, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door Upholstery category.

If you are wondering about the choice between factory parts, replacements, and secondary market components and want to better evaluate the cost-effectiveness of purchasing a used trim panel, the guide article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective? will be helpful, as it discusses the differences in costs, quality, and fitment based on reference numbers.