Centre Console Trim Mercedes W251 Panel Side Cover Left N/S Chrome A2516801717

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Centre Console Trim Mercedes W251 Panel Side Cover Left N/S Chrome is an original interior trim component from the Claddings, decorative strips and trims group, designed for installation on the left side of the console. The chrome finish gives the cockpit a cohesive, elegant look, while the precise fit to Mercedes standards ensures stable seating and an aesthetic finish for the panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2516801717
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2516801717
• Substitutable numbers: A2516801717, A 251 680 17 17
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Chrome
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The described cover acts as an aesthetic console blanking plug for the Mercedes W251 model, masking mounting holes or unused spaces in the center panel. This keeps the interior tidy and ensures the cockpit line is visually consistent with other decorative elements.

The component has been designed specifically for installation on the left side, which guarantees proper alignment with adjacent modules and maintains the factory geometry of the console. The chrome surface harmonizes with other interior trims, creating a uniform, orderly composition.

Chrome finish and visual fit

The chrome color of the cover provides a distinctive, glossy accent typical of factory Mercedes interior finishes. This type of trim:

• emphasizes the line of the console and adjacent switches,
• facilitates visual matching with other strips and claddings,
• allows for maintaining the consistent character of the cabin after replacing a damaged component.

Thanks to the use of original mounting geometry, the cover forms an even surface with adjacent panels after proper installation, without any unwanted gaps or material stress.

Mounting characteristics and application

The cover has been prepared as a component dedicated to a specific model, which translates into predictable installation at factory mounting points. In practice, this means no need for console modifications and the ability to restore the original interior look after previous disassembly or damage to the trim.

Due to its purpose, the part is suitable for both post-accident repairs and tidying up the interior after equipment modifications. It allows for the aesthetic closing of the console work area, which is important both visually and functionally (less susceptibility to dirt accumulation in open recesses).

Condition of the component and practical benefits of the purchase

The product is offered as a used original component, which in practice means preserving the factory geometry, mounting points, and the character of the finish typical for Mercedes interiors. Compared to replacements, this allows for better fitment with existing panels and visual consistency of the entire console.

Choosing such a cover is particularly beneficial when you want to:

• restore the factory look of the cockpit after trim damage,
• replace a missing blanking plug after removing additional equipment,
• maintain a uniform style of chrome finishes in the interior.

Expanding interior finishing work

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit and center console area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check out the available parts in the Mercedes claddings, decorative strips and trims category.

For broader work related to the body and interior, it is also worth checking out practical tips on selecting dismantled components – you will find them in the article Bodywork and exterior – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of selecting used OEM components in terms of quality and safety.