Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Moulding Comet Grey 748 A1696983762

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Moulding Comet Grey 748 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The trim in Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color allows for a visually consistent replacement or addition to the factory component, maintaining the characteristic side profile of the Mercedes body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903562-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903562
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903562, A 169 690 35 62, A1696983762, A 169 698 37 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented trim is dedicated for installation in the rear left door area of the Mercedes W245 series. The component's design is prepared for factory mounting points, which promotes precise fitment with the door skin and adjacent body components. As a result, after proper installation, the continuity of the side line and the correct geometry of the door edges are maintained.

The Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color allows for an aesthetic match to the body paint in this shade, reducing the need for additional paint work or its scope. This is a practical solution when replacing a damaged trim after a collision, parking scrape, or localized corrosion of decorative elements.

Technical and functional characteristics

The door trim serves a protective and decorative function within the side part of the body. When properly installed, it:

• stabilizes the finish line of the lower or middle part of the door skin,
• reduces the risk of minor mechanical damage at the point of contact with other elements,
• supports the preservation of the vehicle's factory appearance, which is important for post-accident and restoration repairs.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear left door area ensures that the element works in harmony with other side trims and claddings, creating a cohesive visual layout. Using an original trim from the same model series facilitates maintaining a uniform standard of body finish.

Condition of the element and service application

The trim is offered as a used body component, making it a cost-effective solution for economical vehicle repair. In workshop practice, such components are often used for:

• local post-accident repairs within the door area,
• restoring the original look of the car after replacing the door skin,
• servicing fleet vehicles, where reasonable part costs are important while maintaining proper fitment.

Using an original door trim from the same Mercedes model series reduces the risk of installation problems and minimizes the need for modifications, which is important for both body and paint shops and individual users.

Benefits of choosing an original door trim

Choosing an element such as Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Moulding Comet Grey 748 allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the vehicle and correctly recreating the factory look of the side body section. The original origin of the component promotes proper fitment to the shape of the door, which translates into an even gap line and an aesthetic edge finish.

For users who want to further optimize service costs while maintaining an appropriate standard of parts, the article describing a practical approach to purchasing used components may be helpful: Rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car service?.

Expanding repairs in the Mercedes door area

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