Mercedes W245 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W245 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The molding in the elegant Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color allows you to restore the consistent appearance of the side body area and maintain the factory styling line of the Mercedes vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903362-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903362, A 169 690 33 62, A1696983562, A 169 698 35 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the decorative molding

The presented molding is a decorative and protective element mounted on the front left door. Its task is to provide an aesthetic finish to the sheet metal surface, align the side line, and provide partial protection for the door edge against minor mechanical damage resulting from daily vehicle use.

Thanks to the precise fit for the specific W245 body generation, the correct gap geometry and consistency with other decorative elements within the door and adjacent panels are maintained.

Color and visual fit

The finish in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade ensures compliance with the factory Mercedes paint palette for this color reference. The metallic surface structure harmonizes well with the body line, allowing the molding to blend seamlessly with other panels painted in the same color after installation.

Such a fit is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot door restoration, where a uniform visual effect is expected without the need for additional shaping of the component.

Vehicle placement and mounting aspects

The molding is designed for installation in the front left door area, which facilitates the identification of the correct installation location during bodywork and painting tasks. The component's design is adapted to the factory mounting points in the door, allowing for proper seating without interfering with the sheet metal structure.

• dedicated design for a specific side of the vehicle,
• preservation of door creases and edge lines,
• suitable for use in the repair or replacement process of a damaged molding.

Product characteristics and service application

As an item from the Doors and door panels category, the molding is suitable for both post-accident repairs and visual refreshing of the vehicle when the existing element is scratched or deformed. The used nature of the product allows for an economical restoration of the side body completeness while maintaining original geometry and compatibility with the door structure.

The molding can be used in body and paint shops, independent service centers, and by individual users who carry out the replacement of decorative elements on their own, ensuring the stylistic consistency of the vehicle.

Integration with other Mercedes body components

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 moldings, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For users who are simultaneously working on the vehicle's steering system or upgrading components related to steering, a guide describing the construction and diagnostics of these subassemblies may be helpful – you can find it in the article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what breaks?.