Mercedes W205 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Saloon Selenite Grey Metallic - 992

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mercedes W205 Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Saloon Selenite Grey Metallic - 992 is an original body component from the Boot lids and rear category, designed for installation in the rear part of the vehicle. The product comes from a Mercedes vehicle and provides a functional solution for users seeking factory fitment and consistent body styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2057502400-SEL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2057502400
• Substitutable numbers: A2057502400, A 205 750 24 00
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Selenite Grey Metallic - 992
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Technical specifications and purpose

The presented boot lid is designed as a rear body component, responsible for closing the luggage compartment and maintaining the correct geometry of the rear bodywork. Its placement in the rear zone of the vehicle ensures compatibility with factory mounting points, hinges, and the lock, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

The outer surface is finished in Selenite Grey Metallic - 992, allowing for aesthetic matching to a vehicle in this color or preparing the component for repainting in a different shade. The lid has a specific structural weight, which is important when selecting gas struts and maintaining the proper operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

Color and paint aspects

Although the product title mentions Iridium Silver Metallic, the technical data specifies the color as Selenite Grey Metallic - 992. In practice, this means that before installation, it is worth verifying the shade's compatibility with the vehicle's paint and considering potential paintwork. The metallic paint coating provides a modern look and a good base for potential touch-ups or full repainting.

For body shops and individual users, it is important that the lid is a complete body panel that can be prepared according to the vehicle's requirements – from local touch-ups to full repainting in a different color, while maintaining the factory sheet metal structure.

Condition, origin, and service application

The item is offered as used, which in practice means it has been removed from a vehicle and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. This type of solution is often chosen for post-accident repairs when the goal is to maintain factory body geometry and reduce costs compared to a new component.

The boot lid from this offer will work well in both professional body shops and workshops specializing in the restoration of Mercedes vehicles. Thanks to the original construction, it is possible to maintain correct gaps between body elements and proper operation of the lock and hinges after appropriate installation and adjustment.

Benefits of using an original boot lid

Using an original boot lid in a Mercedes allows for:

• maintaining the factory body line and the correct geometry of the rear part of the vehicle,
• easier installation thanks to the fitment to original mounting points,
• the possibility of using existing equipment elements (hinges, lock, wiring harnesses – according to the vehicle configuration),
• reducing repair costs compared to purchasing a new part.

For users who value visual consistency of the bodywork and the proper operation of the rear lid, choosing an original boot lid from disassembly is a practical and technically justified solution.

Related Mercedes body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional covers, panels, or other rear body elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Boot lids and rear category.

Additional technical materials

If you are interested in issues related to safe vehicle modifications, the selection of used components, and the assessment of their technical condition, it is worth reading an article describing increasing power in sports models and the selection of used sub-assemblies – see how to safely increase the power of an Audi RS3 by buying used turbochargers. Although it concerns a different model, it addresses universal issues of evaluating used parts and a conscious approach to modifications.