Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Rear Right O/S Comet Grey 748 A1696901462

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Rear Right O/S Comet Grey is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right door. The moulding in Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic ensures a consistent visual finish and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct repair of the side body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696901462-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696901462
• Substitutable numbers: A1696901462, A 169 690 14 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The moulding has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W169 family of models, taking into account the geometry of the rear right door. Its placement on the vehicle in the side zone ensures proper alignment of the body lines, and the element's profile is matched to the factory stampings and edges.

Proper shape matching reduces the risk of stress during installation, facilitates correct alignment with the door skin, and minimizes the need for additional bodywork adjustments.

Color and surface finish

The moulding is finished in the Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic shade, which allows for maintaining a uniform appearance of the side body section without the need to paint the entire element from scratch (provided the paint on the car is the same color). The metallic structure of the coating harmonizes well with the factory paint, ensuring consistency of light reflection on the door surface.

Such a finish is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or spot restoration when you want to preserve the original character of the paint and limit the scope of painting work.

Characteristics of the used part

As a used part, the moulding comes from dismantling and is intended for re-installation on a vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen for maintenance repairs because they allow for maintaining the vehicle's original specifications while keeping service costs reasonable.

In the case of body mouldings, it is particularly important to maintain the correct geometry and mounting points – a component from dismantling with preserved mounting structure facilitates the work of a body shop or painter and shortens the time required for fitting.

Application in body and paint repairs

The rear right door decorative moulding is primarily used for:

• repairs after collisions in the side body area,
• visual restoration of doors with a damaged or missing moulding,
• restoring the factory appearance of the vehicle after previous non-original modifications.

By maintaining the original form and color, the element allows for a technically correct recreation of the side line, which is important both aesthetically and for any potential future resale of the vehicle.

Complementary Mercedes body components

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

Technical support and service knowledge

When working on the body and associated systems, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of other vehicle components. In the context of long-term operation, guide materials may be helpful, such as the article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators, which discusses the impact of properly selected parts on the engine's service life.