Mercedes-Benz S W221 Auto Dip Left Wing Door Mirror Blind Spot Obsidian Black

Mercedes-Benz S W221 Auto Dip Left Wing Door Mirror Blind Spot Obsidian Black in Obsidian Black Metallic is a factory-original body component designed for Mercedes vehicles of this series. This used component from the Wing mirrors category allows you to maintain the original body lines, proper visibility, and color consistency with the Obsidian Black Metallic body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A2218101776-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2218101776
• Substitutable numbers: A2218101776, A 221 810 17 76, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented mirror is designed for the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for safety during lane changes, maneuvering, and monitoring the blind spot. The element was designed specifically for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 generation body, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry, viewing angle, and fitment to the driver's door.

The Obsidian Black Metallic paint ensures visual consistency with the factory body finish, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or replacing a damaged mirror without the need for additional painting.

Construction and body fitment

The mirror is constructed as an integral part of the side body zone, maintaining proper mounting rigidity to the door and stability at higher speeds. The mirror housing is profiled for the specific body lines of the W221, which minimizes wind noise and ensures an aesthetic fit with the door frame.

The original design provides for proper routing of cables inside the door and compatibility with factory electrical harnesses, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of electrical issues. As a result, the mirror can be installed as a direct replacement for a damaged part without the need for body modifications.

Benefits of using an original mirror

Using an original wing mirror for the S-Class W221 allows you to maintain the parameters specified by the vehicle manufacturer. The most important advantages include:

• correct field of view on the driver's side, in accordance with factory safety standards,
• secure fit to the door and seals, reducing noise and vibrations,
• color consistency with the Obsidian Black Metallic paint,
• preservation of the original appearance of the premium class vehicle.

For users who value maintaining the factory character of the car, choosing such a component is a technically safe and aesthetically predictable solution.

Condition and use in repairs

The item comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative for body repairs, especially after parking damage or side collisions. A used mirror from this series allows for the restoration of full functionality to the side zone of the vehicle while maintaining the original design specifications.

Choosing a component from the same model generation reduces the risk of fitment issues and eliminates the need for universal solutions, which often deviate from the manufacturer's standards.

Expanding side zone upgrades

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete adjustment sets, check out the available parts in the Mercedes wing mirrors category.

Additional technical support

When planning broader service work or optimizing repair costs, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding the operation and selection of used parts. An article describing a practical approach to repairs using secondary market components may be helpful – you can find it here: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs.