Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Head Rest Central Leather Black A2049709650

The Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Center Headrest Black Leather is an original interior component designed specifically for the rear bench seat, providing stable head support for the driver and passengers. With its black leather upholstery, it perfectly complements the distinctive interior style of this series' models, maintaining visual consistency with the factory configuration. This is a practical solution for those who want to professionally complete or restore a full set of headrests in their car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2049709650-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2049709650
• Substitutable numbers: A2049709650, A 204 970 96 50
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and Fitment

The presented headrest is an item from the Headrests category, intended for installation in the rear passenger compartment. The design has been developed to provide proper head support for the passenger sitting in the middle seat of the rear bench, contributing to improved driving comfort and a more stable body position.

As a product of the Mercedes brand, the headrest is compliant with the factory backrest geometry, which facilitates installation in dedicated guides and allows for a consistent appearance of the rear bench without the need for upholstery modifications.

Material and Finish

The headrest upholstery is made of leather in black, allowing for an aesthetic match with most interior configurations in the given model. The leather finish provides a pleasant-to-touch surface, while also being practical for everyday use – easy to clean and resistant to typical dirt found in the rear cabin.

The choice of material helps maintain a uniform interior style, especially in vehicles factory-equipped with leather seat upholstery. This ensures the headrest does not stand out from other elements but rather forms a cohesive, organized set.

Safety and Comfort Function

The rear bench center headrest plays an important role in passenger ergonomics and safety. When properly adjusted, it limits excessive head tilt during sudden maneuvers, which can reduce the risk of cervical spine injuries. At the same time, it provides comfortable support during longer journeys, stabilizing the seated position.

In practice, installing a complete set of rear headrests – including the center element – allows for a more even distribution of loads on the backrest and improves the overall comfort experience for all rear bench passengers.

Used Product Characteristics

The headrest comes from the secondary market, meaning it is a used component. Such parts are often chosen for repairs and interior equipment replenishment, as they allow for maintaining the original character of the vehicle at a reasonable cost. For upholstered items, it is important that the construction remains consistent with the manufacturer's factory standards.

For many users, choosing an original used headrest is a favorable compromise between maintaining interior stylistic consistency and the economic aspect of repairing or upgrading the rear bench.

Mounting Location and Practical Application

The headrest is designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, in the center seat of the bench, as indicated by the rear designation. This placement is important for both passenger comfort and the completeness of the interior equipment – the absence of a center headrest is often visually noticeable and reduces the functionality of the rear bench.

The item is particularly suitable for situations where the original headrest has been damaged, lost, or when the vehicle was operated without a full set of rear bench equipment, and the owner wishes to restore the configuration to the factory standard.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bench area in your Mercedes and need other items from the same group, such as side bolsters, additional headrests, or supplementary backrest modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Headrests category.

If you want to expand your knowledge on the cost-effectiveness of using parts from the secondary market and better plan future repairs, the guide article When is it Worth Replacing an Alternator with a Used One: A Practical Guide for Drivers, which discusses a practical approach to choosing used components in a car, may be helpful.