Mercedes W204 Wing Mirror Door Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W204 Wing Mirror Door Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory finish in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it ensures a consistent look with the vehicle's paintwork and facilitates the aesthetic replacement of a damaged part. This is a solution for users expecting solid construction and a proper fit to the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A2048103176-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048103176
• Substitutable numbers: A2048103176, A 204 810 31 76
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Technical specifications and fitment

The presented mirror belongs to the Wing Mirrors category and is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The design, based on the manufacturer's original blueprint, ensures correct geometry, stable mounting to the door, and a proper field of view for the driver. The driver-side placement allows for direct replacement of the damaged component without the need for bodywork modifications.

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color is a popular, dark metallic paint used in Mercedes models, which helps minimize visual differences between the newly installed mirror and the other body components. As a result, the replacement does not disrupt the car's stylistic consistency and makes it easier to maintain a uniform side profile.

Vehicle function and benefits of installation

The left-side wing mirror is responsible for monitoring the side and rear zones, which has a direct impact on the safety of maneuvers such as changing lanes, pulling out of a parking space, or merging into traffic. A properly selected component:

• ensures the correct field of view in accordance with the vehicle's design specifications,
• reduces the blind spot on the driver's side,
• stably holds the mirror glass at higher speeds,
• maintains the factory side line of the body.

For the user, this means predictable vehicle behavior while driving and no need to adjust to a changed visibility geometry, which often occurs when using random aftermarket replacements.

Original origin and used condition

The mirror comes from the Mercedes brand, which translates to compliance with factory manufacturing and assembly standards. The original construction ensures compatibility with door mounts, proper fitment with trims and panels, and predictable performance during operation. The item is in used condition, which allows for combining a reasonable purchase cost with the preservation of proper functional parameters.

Choosing an original, used mirror is also an environmentally friendly solution – reusing functional components reduces the demand for the production of new parts and decreases waste. If you want to better understand the impact of such decisions on the environment, it is worth reading the material: Sustainable automotive and the benefits of original used parts.

Practical application and replacement scenarios

The presented mirror will work particularly well in situations where there has been mechanical damage to the housing, a cracked mount, or paint scratches following a side collision. Installing an original component in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 allows for limiting the scope of paint work and shortening the time required to restore the vehicle to full visual and functional efficiency.

In practice, the mirror can be used both for post-accident repairs and for gradual body restoration, when the vehicle owner aims to restore a consistent look to the side of the bodywork. Thanks to the preservation of the factory color and shape, the component fits well into the stylistic line of the W204 model.

Expanding the scope of repairs – Mercedes Wing Mirrors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete sets with mounts, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Wing Mirrors category.