Mercedes Tail Light Gasket - Genuine Mercedes 2128260991

Product Information

A tail light gasket is a rubber or foam seal that fits between the tail light assembly and the vehicle’s body. Its main purpose is to prevent water, dust, and debris from entering the tail light housing or trunk area, while also helping to cushion the light assembly against vibration.

• Water leaks into the trunk or tail light housing, often visible as moisture or condensation inside the lens.
• Electrical issues, such as flickering or shorted tail lights caused by moisture intrusion.
• Wind noise or dust accumulation around the tail light area due to a weakened or cracked seal.

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The original parts used by Mercedes Benz to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine Mercedes Benz” brand. Manufactured under the direction of Mercedes Benz, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Mercedes Benz Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Mercedes-Benz are not necessarily manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. No cause for concern, as Mercedes-Benz designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Mercedes-Benz for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a Mercedes-Benz logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.