Mercedes W221 Door Bracket Gas Strut Shock Left Right N/O/S A2217200716

Mercedes W221 Door Actuator Stopper Front Left Right is a precision component from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed to control the movement of the front doors on both sides of the vehicle. It allows for smooth opening and closing, stabilizes the door's position, and limits excessive swing, which improves user comfort and protects the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217200716
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217200716
• Substitutable numbers: A2217200716, A 221 720 07 16, A2217200016, A 221 720 00 16
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Application and Function in Mercedes W221

The door actuator stopper is responsible for controlled positioning of the front doors, ensuring they stop at specific positions and dampening sudden movements. In a Mercedes W221 class vehicle, this component is important for both everyday usability ergonomics and the protection of hinges and body panels.

Thanks to its adaptability for installation on both the right and left sides, the same type of actuator can be used on both sides of the vehicle, simplifying selection and servicing. This solution allows for consistent door operation characteristics on both sides of the body.

Construction and Door System Fitment

The presented actuator has been designed as a dedicated component for the door construction of the Mercedes S-Class W221 generation. Its geometry, mounting points, and operating range are adapted to the factory hinge and door panel layout, which facilitates trouble-free installation in place of a worn-out part.

The appropriately selected resistance and damping characteristics of door movement limit the stress on hinges and body panels, which in the long run can reduce the risk of deformations and play within the door structure.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Part

The actuator comes from the Mercedes line, which means it maintains factory operating parameters and is fully compatible with the W221 body design. In practice, this translates to:

• consistent operation with other door system components,
• correct door positioning within typical opening ranges,
• reduced risk of door edges colliding with adjacent body elements.

For users who value maintaining the original vehicle characteristics, using such a component allows for door operation comfort close to the factory level.

Condition, Origin, and Purchase Value

The offered door actuator stopper is a component from the group of used parts, which allows for economical repair of the door system while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. For many Mercedes W221 owners, this is a sensible compromise between cost and fitment for a specific model.

If you want to compare the advantages of original, aftermarket, and used parts in terms of cost and OEM number fitment, the article will be helpful: original, aftermarket, and used parts – what to choose in practice.

Other Mercedes Doors and Door Panels

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