Mercedes C-Class W203 Sun Visor with Mirror

Mercedes C-Class W203 Sun Visor: German sedan comfort is also at stake here

In a C-Class W203, everything is designed for peace of mind—except, after a few years, the sun visor with vanity mirror whose cover no longer slides and whose shell has lost its shape. This Mercedes C-Class sun visor replaces the original part, reference 16481011109, in the four interior colors offered at the time. The movement becomes smooth again, the mirror becomes clear again, and the sedan regains its consistency.

Four colors to restore your W203's original interior

The W203 was delivered with very different interior color schemes depending on the trim. Black complements the dark upholstery of the sporty versions; gray matches the most common neutral interiors; beige and yellow cover the light interiors of comfort sedans. Comparing it with the windshield pillar trim remains the safest method for choosing the right vanity mirror cover.

Once raised against the roof lining, a new sun visor should not be noticeable in any way: neither by its color nor by a gap at the level of the bracket. This is exactly what a part using the manufacturer's reference rather than a universal model that is poorly adapted allows.

The sliding mirror cover, that little mechanism that always fails

On these sedans, the weak point is almost never the shell: it is the mirror flap, whose rails wear out and eventually leave it hanging halfway. The part offered here starts with new rails, with a firm retaining notch in both the open and closed positions. The Mercedes vanity mirror is housed in a solid frame, which prevents the gradual peeling of the silvering observed on aged parts.

• Reference 16481011109 — replacement part using the original geometry.
• Black, beige, gray, or yellow — the four W203 interior color schemes.
• Notched mirror flap — it stays open or closed, no more forced intermediate position.
• Anti-glare surface — matte fabric, no reflections sent back to the driver.
• Mercedes C-Class W203 compatibility — to be checked according to version and trim before installation.

Replace a C-Class sun visor without forcing the bracket

The Mercedes W203 sun visor replacement is done with a Torx screwdriver, in about fifteen minutes. Clear the arm from the side clip, rotate the bracket cover, unscrew the screws, then carefully pull the assembly: on the illuminated versions, a two-wire connector remains engaged in the roof lining. Reconnect, position the new part, and tighten moderately. No removal of the headliner is necessary.

Does this reference also fit other Mercedes models?

Reference 16481011109 was used on several body styles from the same period, which explains the E86 mention on some parts. In practice, compatibility is verified on three points: the screw spacing of the bracket, the length of the arm, and the presence or absence of the lighting connector. Note these three elements on your removed part and you will immediately know if the installation is direct.

Mercedes interior parts: the reference before the description

On German sedans, an interior part is chosen by its reference, not by an approximate photo. This is the method followed by Becquet Voiture for everything related to the interior: original number, dimensions, color. Our French-speaking team helps you cross-reference your car sun visor with the reference engraved on the back of the removed part.

Choose your color and give your C-Class W203 a sun visor worthy of the rest of the interior.

Type: Interior sun visor with vanity mirror cover
Compatible brand / model: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203
Original reference: 16481011109 (E86 mention depending on the batch)
Years: Depending on the version — to be checked before installation
Colors: Black, Beige, Gray, Yellow
Mirror: Vanity mirror with sliding flap
Mounting: Torx screws on the original bracket
Condition: 100% new