Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Horizon Blue - 391 A1696901362

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Horizon Blue is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in the Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 shade, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged moulding while maintaining the consistent styling line of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696901362-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696901362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696901362, A 169 690 13 62, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The described door moulding is dedicated to the rear left section of the Mercedes W169 model body. As an exterior element, it serves a protective and aesthetic function, shielding the lower part of the door skin from minor mechanical damage and the influence of external factors. At the same time, it maintains the factory geometry and side line of the vehicle, which is essential for bodywork and paint repairs.

Color and visual fit

The moulding is factory-finished in Horizon Blue Metallic - 391, which allows for a consistent match to the bodywork in the same shade without the need for additional painting (provided the other vehicle components have the same color and level of coating wear). The metallic color ensures compliance with the original paint specification, which is important for professional vehicle restoration and maintaining the car's visual value.

Installation characteristics

The rear left moulding is designed as a component matched to a specific body zone, ensuring that its installation is orderly and predictable. The appropriate profiling allows for proper adhesion to the door skin, which minimizes the risk of stress, leaks, or unwanted gaps. In practice, this translates into a stable fit of the component and the maintenance of factory gaps between adjacent panels.

Condition and use in repairs

The item comes from dismantling, making it a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specification. This type of moulding is particularly useful in situations where it is necessary to replace a single component after a collision, parking scrape, or during a comprehensive restoration of the side of the body. Using an original door moulding makes it easier to maintain visual consistency and the correct geometry of the entire door zone.

Integration with other body components

The rear left moulding works in conjunction with other side body components, such as door skins, seals, and adjacent decorative mouldings. A correctly selected element reduces the risk of corrosion at contact points and facilitates subsequent service work. In the case of post-accident repairs, using an original moulding allows for a better fit to the existing door structure, which is important both from a technical and visual perspective.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as exterior door mouldings, skins, or protective panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

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