Mercedes CLK W209 Rear Lamp Bulb Socket Right O/S Tail Light Holder A2098200877

Mercedes CLK W209 Rear Lamp Bulb Socket Right O/S Tail Light Holder is an original lighting system component designed for installation in the right rear lamp. It ensures stable bulb seating, proper electrical connection, and consistency with the factory tail light and brake light system, which translates into safety and compliance with traffic regulations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2098200877
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2098200877
• Substitutable numbers: A2098200877, A 209 820 08 77
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The socket is dedicated to the right side of the rear bodywork, where it is responsible for securely mounting the bulbs and ensuring their correct connection to the vehicle's electrical harness. Thanks to its precise fit for the rear lamp design in the Mercedes CLK W209, this component allows for maintaining the correct light distribution, visibility of brake, position, and turn signals, as well as a consistent appearance of the lighting assembly.

Precise routing of contacts and bulb sockets reduces the risk of overheating, light flickering, or intermittent power supply, which is important for both driving comfort and the safety of other road users.

Construction and fit for Mercedes CLK W209

The socket has been designed specifically for the geometry of the right rear lamp in the Mercedes CLK W209, ensuring proper fitment with the lamp housing and mounting points. The design provides for the appropriate arrangement of bulb sockets so that each lighting function is placed in the location intended by the manufacturer, without the need for modifications or adaptations.

Thanks to the factory design, compatibility with the original electrical harness is maintained, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of connection errors. This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a damaged socket after a collision, lamp flooding, or overheating of old sockets.

Condition, service application, and benefits of installation

The item is a salvaged part, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged socket while maintaining compliance with factory specifications. This type of part is particularly useful in situations where problems with the operation of individual lights, burnt contacts, or unstable bulb mounting occur in the lamp.

Replacing the right rear lamp socket with an original component allows you to:

• restore full functionality of the tail lights and brake lights on the right side,
• reduce the risk of electrical faults associated with loose contacts,
• maintain the consistency of the lighting system with Mercedes factory solutions.

Mercedes tail lights and brake lights – expansion and service

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as lenses, complete lamps, or additional lighting modules, check out the available parts in the Mercedes tail lights and brake lights category.

More about the use of used parts

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components in German brand cars – both in repairs and modifications – it is worth reading an article describing a practical approach to such solutions: Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without losing quality. You will find tips there on how to effectively combine savings with maintaining an appropriate level of quality.