Mercedes W251 Rear Centre Console Trim Cover Power Socket Surround A2516890137

Mercedes W251 Rear Centre Console Trim Cover Power Socket Surround is an original interior trim component designed for installation in the rear cabin area. It provides aesthetic and functional protection for the power socket, enhancing the console's appearance and daily usability. Thanks to its factory-fit design for Mercedes W251 models, the cover serves as a consistent complement to the original trim elements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2516890137
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2516890137
• Substitutable numbers: A2516890137, A 251 689 01 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Centre Console Trim
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the 12V socket cover

The presented cover is a component of the rear centre console assembly, responsible for covering and protecting the 12V socket from accidental dirt or mechanical damage. Mounted in the rear cabin zone, it helps maintain an orderly interior appearance and reduces the risk of accidental contact with the power plug, which is particularly important when frequently transporting passengers in the back seat. Thanks to its factory geometry and precisely selected mounting points, the cover works with the original centre console, ensuring stable seating and proper operation of the opening mechanism, if provided in the specific equipment version.

Construction and fit for the Mercedes W251 interior

The 12V socket cover has been designed as an element from the Trims, decorative strips and decorations group, meaning its shape, texture, and colour are matched to the interior styling of the Mercedes W251. The construction provides precise fitting with the rear part of the centre console, so that after installation, there are no unwanted gaps or differences in the joint lines. This solution allows for:

• maintaining a consistent stylistic line of the interior,
• aesthetic masking of the power socket when not in use,
• easy access to the 12V socket after opening the cover,
• reducing the risk of accidentally snagging a cable or plug.

Benefits of using an original cover

Using an original 12V socket cover in the rear centre console brings tangible benefits in terms of both utility and visuals. This element was developed specifically for the Mercedes W251, ensuring that it:

• provides a proper fit to factory mounting points,
• does not require modifications or additional adjustments,
• maintains the factory character of the vehicle's interior,
• allows for quick removal and re-installation if service is required. For users who care about the condition of the cabin, replacing a damaged or missing cover with an original part is a simple way to restore an orderly look to the rear part of the console and improve the ergonomics of using the 12V socket.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The cover is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the centre console area accessible to rear-seat passengers. This placement requires the element to be resistant to frequent use, contact with footwear, or luggage transported in the cabin. The cover's construction has been prepared with repetitive opening and closing in mind, while maintaining mounting stability. In practice, installation involves seating the cover into the factory-provided guides or console clips. Thanks to this, the replacement process is generally quick and does not require interference with other interior elements, which promotes safe and predictable service maintenance.

Used part – a practical approach to repair

The offered 12V socket cover comes from dismantling, which is a sensible solution for users looking for original components at a more favourable price than new replacements. Choosing a used OEM element allows you to maintain compliance with the factory interior design while reducing the costs of repair or replacing a missing detail. For those planning broader work in the vehicle's interior, such as refreshing the console or replacing other decorative trim elements, using original parts from the same model line promotes the visual and functional consistency of the cabin. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the interior trim area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, decorative strips, or decorative console panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Trims, decorative strips and decorations category. If you are also considering using parts from dismantling in other vehicle systems and want to better understand what to look for when choosing used components, the guide regarding the fuel system may be helpful – you can find it in the article Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?, which shows best practices when purchasing used parts.