Bulb Holder Mercedes W204 Rear Right O/S Lamp Tail Light Frame A2048201600

Description

Bulb Holder Mercedes W204 Rear Right O/S Lamp Tail Light Frame is a precisely fitted mounting component designed for the right rear combination lamp. Thanks to a design compliant with Mercedes factory standards, it ensures stable bulb seating, proper electrical connection, and the safe operation of the vehicle’s main and center brake lights.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048201600
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048201600
• Substitutable numbers: A2048201600, A 204 820 16 00
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Centre & Third Brake Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The described bulb holder is dedicated to the rear right side of the body, where it is responsible for the correct seating and routing of lighting circuits within the lamp. Its tasks include:

• maintaining bulbs in a stable operating position,
• ensuring a secure electrical contact with the vehicle’s wiring system,
• proper operation of the brake light function and other lights in the right rear lamp,
• facilitating bulb replacement during service without interfering with the lamp structure.

Thanks to its factory fitment for the specific W204 body model, the holder works with the original tail lamp, which reduces the risk of looseness, contact overheating, or incorrect illumination.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes W204

The bulb holder has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W204 platform, which translates into the correct arrangement of bulb sockets and mounting points. The geometry of the component corresponds to the shape of the rear lamp on the right side, ensuring that installation is orderly and repeatable.

Properly routed current paths and connection sockets allow for seamless plugging into the original electrical harness. This solution minimizes the need for wiring modifications, which is particularly important during post-accident repairs or when replacing a damaged lamp module.

Benefits of using the original bulb holder

Using a bulb holder dedicated to the Mercedes W204 offers a number of practical advantages:

• Compatibility with the factory lamp – maintaining original geometry and mounting points.
• Stable routing of electrical circuits – reducing the risk of flickering or loss of brake light function.
• Easier diagnostics and service – clear layout of bulb sockets and connectors.
• Safe operation of the lighting system – proper heat dissipation from bulbs and secure contacts.

This solution is suitable for both routine maintenance and vehicle restoration after rear-end damage, when it is necessary to replace components of the right-side lamp.

Condition of the component and practical application

The offered bulb holder is a used component, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio while maintaining the original design. For workshops and individual users, this is a sensible solution for repairs where maintaining compliance with the factory electrical installation and lighting parameters is key.

The component is particularly useful in situations where there has been mechanical damage to the lamp, overheating of bulb sockets, or contact corrosion, and it is necessary to restore full functionality to the right rear brake light and other lamp functions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as housings, frames, or lamp modules, check out the available parts in the Main and center brake lights Mercedes category.

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