Mercedes W220 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Brilliant Silver Metallic - 9744

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W220 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Brilliant Silver Metallic is an original body component designed for the S-Class W220 generation models. Finished in the Brilliant Silver Metallic shade, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged fuel flap, maintaining the consistency of the paintwork and body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2207500006-BRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2207500006
• Substitutable numbers: A2207500006, A 220 750 00 06, AS
• Color: Brilliant Silver Metallic - 9744
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and function of the component

The offered fuel flap is part of the Fuel flaps and accessories group, dedicated to the Mercedes S-Class W220 body. The component is responsible for covering the fuel filler, protecting the filler neck from contaminants, and maintaining the continuity of the side body panel surface.

Precise alignment of the flap geometry with the fender contours ensures proper operation of the hinge and lock, as well as stable positioning relative to adjacent body parts.

Color and paint matching

The cover is factory-painted in the Brilliant Silver Metallic - 9744 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes W220 vehicles. This allows for maintaining a consistent paint surface without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same color code.

The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures uniform light reflection and an aesthetic transition between the flap and adjacent panels, which is important both visually and for potential paint thickness measurements during body inspections.

Installation characteristics

The fuel flap is designed for installation in the factory mounting location on the W220 body. The design is intended to work with the original hinge and opening mechanism, allowing for the retention of standard functionality without the need for body modifications.

Using an original component from this group reduces the risk of issues with panel gaps, rubbing against adjacent elements, or leaks around the fuel filler, which is important both for user comfort and for protecting the fuel filler area from corrosion.

Condition and service application

The component comes from a used vehicle, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, body and paint corrections, or replacing a damaged flap in a daily-driven Mercedes S-Class. Choosing an original cover from the secondary market allows for maintaining the factory geometry and character of the body while optimizing repair costs.

This solution is particularly beneficial in situations where the priority is to quickly restore full functionality to the fuel filler area and ensure proper fitment with the existing paint coating.

Complementary elements and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or accessory trim elements, check out the available parts in the Mercedes fuel flaps and accessories category.

For a better understanding of how the entire vehicle fuel system works and the relationships between the filler, lines, and fuel tank, it is worth checking out the guide Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which helps in planning informed repairs and selecting components.

If you want to deepen your knowledge about the advantages of using original components from the secondary market in the context of safety and cost-effectiveness of repairs, the article Quality assurance and OEM safety – why used original car parts are the best choice for your car?, which describes the practical aspects of choosing OEM parts, will be helpful.