Mercedes W221 Rear Right Door O/S S-Class Obsidian Black Metallic 197

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

The Mercedes S-Class W221 Rear Right Door in Obsidian Black Metallic is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise replacement of the factory side panel. This solution is for users who expect to maintain the factory body geometry, a consistent paint line, and proper operation of the lock and seals on the rear passenger side.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2217300405-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2217300405
• Substitutable numbers: A2217300405, A 221 730 04 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Fitment for Mercedes W221

The presented part is a rear, right exterior door dedicated to the Mercedes S-Class W221 generation body. Its placement on the rear passenger side ensures proper fitment to the factory mounting points for hinges, the lock, and trim strips, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The original door construction allows for maintaining correct gaps between body elements, which is important for both aesthetics and for reducing noise and ensuring proper water drainage from the sill area.

Obsidian Black Metallic Color – Repair Benefits

The door is factory painted in the Obsidian Black Metallic shade, designated by Mercedes as a metallic paint. For owners of vehicles in the same color, this means the possibility of significantly reducing the scope of painting work – in many cases, correction and polishing are sufficient, rather than a full repaint of the entire panel.

Metallic black effectively masks minor shade differences between adjacent panels, making it easier to achieve a visually cohesive effect after repairing the side of the body.

Construction Characteristics and Performance Parameters

The door belongs to the Doors and Door Panels group, meaning it is a load-bearing side body panel designed to work with factory hinges, lock, window, and seals. The appropriately selected weight of the element contributes to the proper operation of the opening and closing mechanism, without excessively loading the hinges.

Its placement on the vehicle as a rear, right door ensures compatibility with the sill line, the B-pillar, and the rear fender, which is important for repairs after side collisions and when replacing larger sections of the bodywork.

Used Condition – Practical Advantages

The part is in used condition, which in practice means it comes from a vehicle disassembly and retains the factory sheet metal structure and original pressings. For many users, this is a beneficial solution as it allows for reduced repair costs while maintaining the original quality of the body construction.

Used OEM doors often fit better into the existing body geometry than aftermarket replacements, leading to easier gap adjustment, proper closing, and less need for body and paint corrections.

Why Choose a Used OEM Part

Choosing original, used doors for a Mercedes S-Class is a sensible compromise between cost and quality. Factory body panels ensure compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation, while also avoiding problems typical of cheaper aftermarket parts, such as poorer fitment or different sheet metal characteristics.

If you want to better understand the differences between used OEM parts and aftermarket replacements and learn the specific criteria for choosing, read the article 5 Reasons Why a Used OEM Part is a Better Choice Than an Aftermarket Replacement.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as exterior panels, door frames, or side panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.