Mercedes C117 Door Front Covering Panel Left N/S Kosmos Black Metallic - 191

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mercedes C117 Door Front Covering Panel Left N/S Kosmos Black Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side in C117 series models. Finished in Kosmos Black Metallic - 191, these doors allow for a consistent, aesthetic body repair without the need for costly repainting of entire surfaces.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1177200105-KB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1177200105
• Substitutable numbers: A1177200105, A 117 720 01 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Door
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented door is designed as a component mounted in the front area, on the left side of the vehicle, which ensures a proper fit to the C117 series body structure. Thanks to the factory geometry, key mounting points for hinges, the lock, and seals are preserved, which facilitates precise gap adjustment and proper closing.

The original Mercedes brand origin helps maintain consistency with the body line, character lines, and the model's distinctive styling, which is important both for accident repairs and vehicle restoration.

Color and outer layer

The door is finished in Kosmos Black Metallic - 191, which is one of the popular, elegant metallic black shades used in the Mercedes range. This choice of paint allows for limiting the scope of paintwork to potential spot repairs only, which shortens repair time and reduces vehicle preparation costs.

The metallic paint coating ensures a consistent visual appearance with other body elements in the same color, which is essential for repairs performed to service standards or when restoring the factory look of the car.

Component characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as the base structural panel responsible for the shape of the door opening, window guidance, and interaction with seals and fittings. The used nature of the component allows for economical repair while maintaining the original sheet metal structure.

In assembly practice, it is important to maintain factory mounting points and proper panel rigidity – using original doors from the same model series facilitates the adjustment of hinges, locks, and windows, as well as integration with existing door equipment installations.

Use in body repairs

The front left door for the C117 is particularly suitable in situations where damage affects the side area of the body on the driver's side – from minor parking collisions to more serious deformations of the door structure. Replacing the complete door panel is often more time-predictable than extensive straightening and filling, while simultaneously allowing for the preservation of the correct opening geometry.

In combination with properly selected additional elements – such as seals, fittings, or windows – it is possible to restore the correct functionality of closing, window operation, and cabin acoustic and thermal insulation.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The item is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original construction and factory specifications. In many cases, used doors with preserved sheet metal structure and original paint are a better base for repair than new aftermarket replacements that require full surface preparation.

For body shops and individual users, choosing such a component means the possibility of shortening repair time, limiting the scope of paintwork, and maintaining the visual consistency of the vehicle with other body elements.

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader approach to vehicle regeneration, including the selection of used electronic components, practical tips and examples of applications can be found in the article The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?.