Mercedes ML W164 Upper Seat Belt Front Right O/S Safetybelt A2518601286

The Front Right Seat Belt for Mercedes ML W164 is an original safety system component, designed for installation on the driver's or outer passenger's side in the first row of seats. A used seat belt ensures a factory fit to the seat and pillar structure, facilitating installation and maintaining compliance with manufacturer solutions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A2518601286-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2518601286
• Substitutable numbers: A2518601286, A 251 860 12 86
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Technical Characteristics and Purpose

The Mercedes ML W164 Upper Seat Belt Front Right O/S Safetybelt is the upper section of a seat belt installed on the front right side of the vehicle. This component is part of the factory safety system, working in conjunction with the seat structure and body mounting points to ensure proper webbing guidance across the user's chest.

The vehicle placement specified as Front – Right Side indicates that the belt is intended for installation on the outer seat in the first row, in accordance with the original Mercedes design for the ML W164 series.

Construction and Function in the Safety System

The presented belt belongs to the category of Seat Belts and Parts, meaning it is an integral part of the passive protection system. It is responsible for:

• stabilizing the occupant's position in the seat during driving and in emergency situations,
• cooperating with other vehicle safety system components, such as pretensioners and airbags,
• proper webbing guidance relative to the body mounting points, which reduces the risk of incorrect belt positioning.

The original Mercedes construction allows for maintaining the correct mounting geometry, which is important for both occupant comfort and system effectiveness in the event of a collision.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Seat Belt

Choosing a used, original seat belt for the ML W164 offers a number of practical advantages:

• Factory Fit – the component was designed specifically for the ML W164 body, ensuring that mounting points, webbing length, and guidance geometry comply with manufacturer specifications.
• Interior Consistency – an original belt maintains the characteristic Mercedes finish and integration with upholstery and pillar plastics.
• Optimized Service Costs – using a used OEM component helps reduce expenses while maintaining the structure designed by the vehicle manufacturer.

For workshops and users, this means the ability to efficiently replace a damaged belt without the need for modifications to mounting points or intervention in the body structure.

Practical Application in Service

The front right seat belt is often replaced after collisions, activation of safety systems, or mechanical damage. Using an original component from the same model series:

• simplifies the installation process – mechanics utilize factory mounting points and original guides,
• reduces vehicle downtime – the absence of the need to fit aftermarket alternatives shortens repair times,
• ensures predictable safety system operation – performance parameters remain consistent with manufacturer specifications.

If you want to better understand how the availability of used OEM parts affects repair speed, it's worth reading the article: Immediate Availability of Car Parts and Repair Time – How Used OEM Parts Shorten Workshop Stays?.

Other Mercedes Seat Belts and Parts

If you also need other Mercedes seat belts and parts for your car, check out our dedicated category: Mercedes Seat Belts and Parts. This will allow you to easily assemble the remaining safety system components in one place, maintaining consistency of the installed parts.