Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Grab Front Rear Left N/S Steppe Brown - 490

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Grab Front Rear Left N/S Steppe Brown is an original component from the Door handles category, designed for installation on the left side of the body in A-Class and B-Class models. This used component in Steppe Brown Metallic - 490 color allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the bodywork and factory-fitment to the vehicle chassis.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697660501-STE
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697660501
• Substitutable numbers: A1697660501, A 1697660501, A 169 766 05 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left
• Color: Steppe Brown Metallic - 490
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and vehicle placement

The door handle is designed to operate in the side door area on the driver's side, with the possibility of use in both front and rear doors. This solution facilitates service and replacement in case of mechanical or operational damage on the left side of the vehicle, ensuring structural consistency with the factory locking system.

Placement on the vehicle includes:

• front door area on the left side,
• rear door area on the left side,
• maintaining factory geometry of mounts and opening mechanism guidance.

Color scheme and visual fitment

The finish in Steppe Brown Metallic - 490 shade allows for aesthetic matching to the factory body paint in the same tone. The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual perception with other body panels, which is particularly important during local post-collision repairs or spot renovations.

Thanks to the preservation of the original color scheme, the handle integrates well with the side line of the body, reducing the need for additional painting and shortening repair time.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an element from the Door handles category, the product works with the factory lock mechanism and door rods, transferring the opening force to the internal locking system. The design intended for specific generations of Mercedes A-Class and B-Class vehicles ensures:

• proper fitment with the door skin,
• stable mounting in original mounting points,
• preservation of grip ergonomics when opening the door.

The used condition of the element allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specification, which is beneficial both in technical and visual terms.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes door handle

Using a factory door handle instead of a damaged element translates into a number of practical advantages. The most important include:

• secure fitment to the body – no need for mounting modifications or shape corrections,
• visual consistency with the side line of the vehicle thanks to the matching paint shade,
• preservation of factory door usage ergonomics,
• possibility of use in both front and rear doors on the left side, which increases service flexibility.

For users who care about maintaining the vehicle in a configuration close to the factory one, choosing an original door handle is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of installation.

Expanding repairs within the Mercedes door area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external grips, handles for other doors, or compatible housings, check out the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

To better plan service work on the suspension and general vehicle geometry, a practical guide regarding the operation of spring and guiding elements may be helpful – you can find it in the article Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, which facilitates the assessment of the condition of components interacting with the bodywork.