Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Grab Rear Right O/S Mistral Blue Metallic - 955

Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Grab Rear Right O/S Mistral Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the rear right door in W169 series models. Finished in Mistral Blue Metallic - 955, it allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork and the factory character of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697660002-MBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697660002
• Substitutable numbers: A1697660002, A 169 766 00 02, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Mistral Blue Metallic - 955
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle has been designed specifically for installation on the rear right door of Mercedes W169 class vehicles. The correct vehicle placement ensures proper geometry, ergonomic grip, and correct cooperation with the lock mechanism and door linkages.

Thanks to its factory origin from the Mercedes brand, the correct dimensional tolerances are maintained, which translates into secure seating in the door panel, no play, and correct operation during daily use.

Color and body aesthetics

The finish in Mistral Blue Metallic - 955 allows for an aesthetic replacement of a damaged handle without the need for additional painting, provided the bodywork has the same paint code. The metallic coating ensures a consistent visual reception with other body elements, and the appropriate paint structure fits well into the stylistic line of W169 models.

Choosing a handle in an identical shade reduces the risk of color tone differences, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and for maintaining the visual value of the vehicle.

Technical and functional characteristics

The rear right handle from the W169 series has been constructed with daily, intensive use in mind. The design provided by the manufacturer ensures:

• stable transfer of opening force to the lock mechanism,
• correct cooperation with factory linkages and the lock cylinder,
• appropriate guidance of the handle movement in the door axis,
• maintenance of tightness in the mounting zone relative to the door panel.

As an element from the Door handles group, the handle directly affects the comfort of operating the door and operational safety – a properly functioning handle enables quick and secure opening and closing of the vehicle.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered handle is a used component, which makes it a beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, replacement after mechanical damage, or bodywork restoration. Choosing an original, used part allows for maintaining factory fitment and reducing costs compared to new replacements.

Such a solution is particularly recommended in situations where the priority is a combination of correct functionality, color compatibility, and a rational repair budget.

Complementary Mercedes Door handles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body access zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as front handles, rear handles on the opposite side, or additional grips, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door handles category.

Support for the circular economy

Choosing a used door handle is not only a saving but also a real contribution to reducing the consumption of raw materials and energy. Using functional parts from dismantling reduces the amount of waste and the environmental footprint associated with the production of new parts. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect ecology and car maintenance costs, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?.