Mercedes W164 Dashboard Storage Ashtray Tray Non Smoker Console

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W164 Dashboard Storage Ashtray Tray Non Smoker Console is an original interior component from the Dashboard group, designed for the W164 series models. It ensures a visually cohesive cockpit appearance and provides a practical space for small accessories, maintaining the factory styling of the Mercedes. This is a solution for users who want to keep the car interior in a configuration close to the factory standard, without compromising on fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1648100030-3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1648100030
• Substitutable numbers: A1648100030, A 164 810 00 30
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the cockpit

The storage ashtray in W164 models is an integrated part of the central dashboard zone, responsible for the convenient storage of small items and the aesthetic closure of the mounting space. The design, matched to the cockpit lines, allows for maintaining uniform panel geometry, which is important for both visual and ergonomic reasons.

Thanks to its factory origin, the component works with the original guides and mounts, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of unwanted play or rattles while driving. This is particularly important in premium class vehicles, where acoustic comfort and fit quality are significant criteria for interior assessment.

Construction and fitment to the Dashboard

The storage ashtray is designed as part of the central assembly system, taking into account the shape of the dashboard, the lines of the trim, and the operation of the opening mechanism. Properly selected guides and springs ensure smooth movement of the flap, and the housing construction allows for stable seating in the designated slot.

In practice, this means that after proper installation, the component creates a uniform surface with adjacent panels, without visible deviations or unnatural gaps. Such fitment translates into a cohesive dashboard appearance and comfort of use in daily operation.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered storage ashtray is a secondary market item, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling. This type of part allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or worn element while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the factory equipment standard.

Choosing a used interior component is also important from the point of view of color matching and material texture – parts from the same model generation usually blend better with the existing dashboard than universal aftermarket replacements.

Benefits of using the original storage ashtray

• Factory fitment to the Dashboard – maintaining the original geometry and lines of the cockpit.
• Cohesive interior aesthetics – no need for adaptation or panel modifications.
• Possibility to restore full functionality of the central zone after damage to the previous element.
• A solution consistent with the Mercedes design, without interfering with the dashboard structure.

Expansion and related Dashboard elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as center panels, covers, or additional storage modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes Dashboard category.

For drivers interested in a broader look at the ergonomics of the driver's workspace and how cockpit elements interact with the vehicle's steering system, the article describing the construction and operation of the steering system may be helpful – you can find it here: Steering system and power steering – how it works and what fails?.