Mercedes W209 Lettering Emblem C220 CDI Rear Boot Lid Tailgate Adhered Badge

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W209 Lettering Emblem C220 CDI Rear Boot Lid Tailgate Adhered Badge is an original model designation element designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle body. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures a consistent look with other body details and helps maintain clear identification of the engine version. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged or missing badge on the trunk lid.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2098170915-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2098170915
• Substitutable numbers: A2098170915, A 209 817 09 15
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of rear tailgate emblems

The presented emblem is an item from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, responsible for identifying the 220 CDI version in Mercedes W209 class models. Mounted on the rear zone of the body, it serves both an identification and aesthetic function, complementing the vehicle's styling line and highlighting the engine unit specification.

Placement on the rear area of the vehicle allows for maintaining the factory layout of markings, which is important both from an aesthetic point of view and for compliance with vehicle documentation. For users who care about a consistent look for their car, replacing a worn or missing badge with an original part is a technically safe and visually predictable solution.

Benefits of using the original 220 CDI badge

Using an original emblem on the rear of the body ensures:

• preservation of the factory look of the trunk lid,
• clear identification of the 220 CDI engine version,
• stylistic consistency with other body elements,
• easier vehicle identification on the secondary market.

For owners of Mercedes W209 vehicles, visual compliance with the original specification is particularly important, which matters during restoration, post-accident repairs, and preparing the car for sale. A used, original emblem allows you to recreate the factory look without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Mounting characteristics of the rear emblem

The emblem is designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle, on the trunk lid, in the location provided by the manufacturer. Thanks to its factory shape and dimensions, the fit to the lid surface is predictable, which facilitates correct alignment with edges and other markings. Proper positioning of the badge affects the aesthetics of the entire rear body section and the visual perception of the vehicle.

An element of this type is particularly useful for:

• body and paint repairs of the rear body section,
• replacing missing markings after removal or damage,
• restoring the vehicle to a state close to factory condition.

Product condition and practical application

The offered emblem is a used part, which in practice means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of wear appropriate to the age of the vehicle. For many users, this is a beneficial solution because it allows for selecting an element with a visual character similar to other body details, without the effect of a "new" part standing out from the rest of the bodywork.

Choosing an original rear badge is particularly important for vehicles where maintaining stylistic consistency and compliance with the factory configuration matters. Mercedes as a premium brand requires the use of components with an appropriate standard of workmanship, and the original emblem meets these requirements in terms of shape, proportions, and mounting method.

Related Mercedes rear body zone elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as trunk locks, hinges, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes trunk lids and rear parts category.

For those interested in a broader context of selecting original body elements and the impact of OEM parts on preserving the vehicle's character, an article comparing the construction of classic and modern models may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the construction has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character.