Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Rear Lamp Right O/S Side Panel A1729064000

Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Rear Lamp Right O/S Side Panel is an original component from the Rear lights and brake lights group, designed for installation in the passenger side panel. This is a solution for users who expect factory-fit, consistent body styling, and proper light signaling in accordance with road requirements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1729064000-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1729064000
• Substitutable numbers: A1729064000, A 172 906 40 00
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The described right rear lamp has been designed specifically for the Mercedes SLK R172 generation body, with installation in the outer side panel. Its placement in the rear right zone ensures proper reproduction of the factory body line and compatibility with the vehicle's original mounting points and electrical harness. Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, this component allows for maintaining a consistent look of the rear of the car, proper operation of position, brake, and turn signal lights, as well as adequate vehicle visibility for other road users.

Construction and function in the lighting system

The rear combination lamp plays a key role in the light signaling system, integrating several lighting functions in one housing. The arrangement of the light chambers is adapted to the geometry of the R172 body, which translates into a clear light signal and good visibility from the rear and side of the vehicle. The properly designed lens optics support even light distribution, and the fit to the factory bumper and fender limits the risk of leaks at the junction of body elements. This is important both from the point of view of safety and the durability of the entire lighting system.

Condition, installation, and service application

The element comes from the used Mercedes parts offer, which makes it an attractive service solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged lamp, or restoring the vehicle to a state consistent with the factory specification. A used component allows for cost reduction while maintaining the original construction and fit for the specific model. Placement on the vehicle in the rear right zone facilitates workshop work – the lamp is intended for installation in existing mounting points, without the need for body modifications. With proper installation, it is possible to maintain the tightness of connections and correct positioning of the lamp relative to the body line.

Application in body and paint repairs

The right rear lamp for the SLK R172 is particularly useful for comprehensive post-collision repairs involving the rear right corner of the vehicle. It allows for the restoration of the original lighting system, which is important for both safety and subsequent technical inspection. Choosing an original dismantled element reduces the risk of fitment problems typical of lower-quality replacements. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as right combination lamps, left combination lamps, or additional brake light modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes rear lights and brake lights category.

Upgrades and lighting retrofits

The rear combination lamp for the SLK R172 can also be used in projects related to the visual refreshment of the vehicle or restoring it to the specification of a selected equipment version, provided that the car's configuration is compatible with the given lamp variant. In the case of planning broader equipment modifications, including other vehicle systems, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the issue of retrofitting and using parts from higher equipment versions – this is described in more detail in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to cheaply equip a car using used parts.

Summary

Mercedes SLK R172 Tail Light Rear Lamp Right O/S Side Panel is a practical solution for users and workshops that need an original element from the Rear lights and brake lights group to repair or restore the factory appearance of the vehicle. Thanks to its design for installation in the right side panel, it ensures proper fit, correct light signaling, and stylistic consistency of the rear part of the body.