Mercedes W251 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 A2517570106

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W251 Fuel Flap Tank Cap Cover Obsidian Black Metallic is an original body component from the Fuel filler flaps and accessories group, designed for R-Class models. This precisely crafted flap in Obsidian Black Metallic ensures a consistent look with the factory body paint and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2517570106-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2517570106
• Substitutable numbers: A2517570106, A 251 757 01 06
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and technical function

The fuel filler flap cover on the Mercedes R-Class W251 series is responsible for protecting the fuel filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. A correctly selected component from this group guarantees:

• proper closing and sealing of the fuel filler area,
• stable mounting in the factory body socket,
• preservation of the original body lines and correct surface geometry.

Thanks to the use of the original design, the flap works with the factory opening and closing mechanism without the need for body modifications.

Color and paint matching

The presented flap is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, which allows for visual matching to a body painted in the same shade. The metallic structure of the paint provides the characteristic depth and gloss, consistent with the Mercedes factory finish standard.

Selecting a component in the correct color reduces the need for additional painting and speeds up the vehicle's visual repair process, especially after minor collisions or parking damage.

Characteristics of the used component

The cover comes from the used parts segment, which means it is a component from dismantling that retains the manufacturer's original specifications. Such elements are often chosen as a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the factory manufacturing standard.

In the case of fuel filler flaps, it is particularly important that the correct geometry, functional mounts, and the ability to be installed without issues in place of the damaged part are maintained – a used, original component meets these requirements much better than random replacements of uncertain origin.

Benefits of using an original fuel filler flap

Using an original cover in the Mercedes W251 allows for maintaining the visual and technical consistency of the body. Key advantages include:

• factory fitment to the shape of the fender and the fuel filler recess,
• compatibility with the original opening mechanism,
• preservation of a uniform paint surface in Obsidian Black Metallic,
• reduction of repair costs while maintaining high component quality.

For users who care about the aesthetics and value of their vehicle, replacing a damaged flap with an original element from the same color series is a technically sound and visually beneficial solution.

Mercedes fuel filler covers and accessories – expansion and modernization

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

Technical support and knowledge about the fuel system

When selecting components related to the refueling area, it is worth understanding how the vehicle's entire fuel supply system works. Detailed information on the construction and operation of the fuel system, including diagnostics, component selection by catalog numbers, and regeneration principles, can be found in the article: Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration.