Mercedes ML W166 Door Front Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

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 ML W166 Door Front Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory color palette, and the design, compliant with manufacturer standards, facilitates proper fitment to the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1667200105-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1667200105
• Substitutable numbers: A1667200105, A 166 720 01 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented item is designed as a complete front left door for the ML W166 series, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. Its positioning in the front zone allows for seamless integration with the fender, rocker panel, and A-pillar, which translates into correct gap alignment and stable closing.

Thanks to a design consistent with solutions used by Mercedes, the door works with factory hinges, locks, and seals, reducing the need for additional bodywork modifications. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, corrosion correction, or replacing damaged panels.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a popular metallic black from the manufacturer's palette. The metallic structure of the paint provides a characteristic depth and light effect that complements the SUV's body lines. In many cases, this allows for limiting paint work to local blending rather than a full repaint of the component.

Selecting a component with the same color code is particularly beneficial for repairs where maintaining a uniform surface and minimizing shade differences between adjacent panels is crucial.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market part, the door comes from dismantling and is intended for reinstallation after verification by a workshop. A used body component allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to a new panel, while maintaining the original construction and compatibility with factory solutions.

In practice, this means the ability to utilize the vehicle's existing infrastructure – hinges, locks, guides, and seals – without the need to adapt aftermarket parts with different geometry. This is a beneficial solution for both body shops and individual users looking for a technically correct repair.

Application in body repairs

The front left door in this configuration is suitable for situations involving mechanical damage, structural deformation, or advanced corrosion of the original component. Using a complete panel often shortens repair time compared to extensive straightening and filling, and also facilitates achieving the correct door opening geometry.

Replacing the entire door module is also advantageous for repairs where maintaining proper seal adhesion and reducing cabin noise and leaks is key. The original construction helps maintain the appropriate lateral rigidity of the body.

Complementary Mercedes body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional door panels, skins, or reinforcements, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader context of repairs and diagnostics of components related to vehicle handling, practical information on how the steering system works, power steering, and examples of secondary market parts can be found in the article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what fails?.