Mercedes W203 Touring Rear Spoiler Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W203 Touring Rear Spoiler Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Spoilers and Wings category, designed for installation on the rear tailgate. This used component allows you to restore the factory look of the vehicle or perform a discreet, technically correct upgrade of the rear bodywork while maintaining stylistic consistency with the W203 Touring model line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2037900488-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2037900488
• Substitutable numbers: A2037900488, A 203 790 04 88, A2037900688, A 203 790 06 88
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Spoilers & Wings

Purpose and technical function

The offered spoiler is dedicated to the rear section of the W203 estate body and is mounted on the tailgate. Its task is to organize airflow in the rear zone, which affects stability at higher speeds and reduces air turbulence around the tailgate window. Thanks to the factory geometry, compatibility with the roof line and the edge of the tailgate is maintained without the need for interference with the body structure.

Exterior appearance and color

The spoiler is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, which allows for an aesthetic match to a body in the same shade or serves as a good base for potential repainting in a different color. The metallic coating gives the element a modern, understated character that blends well with the lines of the W203 generation Mercedes C-Class estate version.

Installation and vehicle fitment

The element is intended for installation in the rear zone of the vehicle, on the tailgate, using factory mounting points. The original design facilitates body and paint work and limits the need for additional modifications. With proper installation, uniform adhesion to the edge of the tailgate is achieved, which minimizes the risk of stress and leaks.

Condition and service application

This is a used part, suitable both as a replacement for a damaged factory spoiler and as a supplementary element for post-accident repairs of the rear bodywork. It will prove useful in body and paint workshops, services specializing in the Mercedes brand, and for individual users who expect original fitment and visual consistency with the rest of the body.

Benefits of using an original spoiler

Using an original rear tailgate spoiler on a W203 estate ensures:

• stylistic consistency with the body line and factory equipment package,
• proper airflow guidance in the rear part of the vehicle,
• easier installation thanks to the retention of factory mounting points,
• the possibility of using the existing Obsidian Black Metallic color or preparing it for repainting.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional spoilers, covers, or other wings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Spoilers and Wings category.

For those interested in a broader context of stylistic and structural solutions used by the manufacturer, an article describing the development of higher-class models may be helpful – more information can be found in the material on the evolution of the Mercedes S-Class and the selection of Mercedes parts over the years.