Mercedes W211 Centre Console Ashtray Ash Tray Storage Compartment A2116800350

Description

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Mercedes W211 Centre Console Ashtray Ash Tray Storage Compartment is an original interior component designed for the W211 E-Class generation, allowing for an aesthetic and functional finish to the centre console. This practical storage compartment with an integrated ashtray function ensures convenient access to small accessories and helps keep the cabin tidy. Thanks to its factory origin, it maintains a consistent look with other cockpit elements, which is particularly important during interior repairs and restorations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2116800350
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2116800350
• Substitutable numbers: A2116800350, A 211 680 03 50
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function in the Mercedes W211

The ashtray storage compartment in the W211 model serves a dual role: it is a lockable space for small items and a dedicated area for ash and cigarette butts. The design, tailored to the Mercedes E-Class centre console, allows for ergonomic operation – the component is within easy reach of the driver and passenger without interfering with the gear lever or climate control. Using an original component helps maintain stylistic consistency and proper fitment with adjacent panels.

Construction and functional features

The ashtray storage compartment is designed as a lockable module mounted in the console, with a clearly separated section for the ashtray. The opening and closing mechanism is optimized for daily use, which translates into smooth operation of the lid and stable positioning when opened. The interior of the ashtray is adapted for easier cleaning, and the shape of the compartment limits the spilling of ash while driving.

Benefits of using the original ashtray storage compartment

Using the original ashtray storage compartment in a Mercedes W211 provides several significant technical and functional benefits:

• proper fitment to the factory centre console without the need for modifications,
• consistent colour and surface texture compared to other interior elements,
• preservation of the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer,
• stable mounting, reducing unwanted play and rattles while driving.

For users who care about the condition of the cabin, it is also important that the original interior component helps maintain the vehicle’s value and facilitates potential future resale.

Condition, installation, and part selection

The offered ashtray storage compartment is a pre-owned part, which allows for an economical repair or replacement of a missing module in the vehicle’s interior. Before installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific version of the centre console equipment in the given W211 unit to ensure proper fitment and full functionality. In the case of replacing a damaged element with an original component from dismantling, the factory character of the cabin can be preserved without the need to use replacements with a different finish.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional storage compartments, console panels, or small equipment modules, check the available parts in the Other Mercedes category.

Technical support and knowledge development

When planning broader modifications or repairs in premium segment cars, it is worth expanding your knowledge about the structural differences between individual model lines. A good starting point can be an analysis of solutions used in sports variants of other brands – you can find more on this topic in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how manufacturers differentiate equipment, systems, and components within a single model range.