Mercedes W169 Door Front Left N/S A-Class Kosmos Black Metallic - 191

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 W169 Door Front Left N/S A-Class Kosmos Black Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The Kosmos Black Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory color palette and allows for an aesthetic repair of the vehicle's side section without interfering with the body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202105-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697202105
• Substitutable numbers: A1697202105, A 169 720 21 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

These doors are dedicated to the front left side of the body in W169 series models, which facilitates precise alignment with factory mounting points. The construction is based on the manufacturer's original geometry, ensuring the correct body line, panel gaps, and compatibility with factory seals, hinges, and fittings are maintained.

The vehicle placement is clearly defined as front – left, which minimizes the risk of errors when selecting the part and speeds up the accident repair or restoration process.

Color and paint layer

The doors are finished in Kosmos Black Metallic, a color characteristic of many body configurations for this generation. The metallic paint coating provides depth of color and a good match to original panels, which in many cases allows for limiting paint work to minor corrections and polishing.

Selecting a part in the same color code is particularly beneficial for repairs where maintaining visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle and reducing vehicle downtime in the workshop is a priority.

Technical characteristics and installation

As a product from the Doors and door panels category, it serves as a complete structural base for transferring components from the existing door – such as windows, locks, wiring, handles, or seals – according to the specific vehicle configuration. Relying on the factory body structure facilitates installation at standard mounting points and allows for proper operation of hinges and locks.

The doors are in used condition, which in practice means that a standard body and paint inspection should be expected during installation, tailored to the requirements of the specific repair. Such a component is particularly economically attractive for accident repairs, where combining correct geometry with reasonable part costs is key.

Practical application and benefits

Using the original front left door in Kosmos Black Metallic allows you to:

• maintain the factory side body line without the need for stretching or straightening heavily deformed panels,
• limit the scope of paint work thanks to the paint code compliance with the factory palette,
• maintain compatibility with existing door equipment and safety systems,
• optimize repair costs while maintaining a high visual standard of the vehicle.

For body shops and individual users, this means faster assembly, a predictable final result, and the ability to restore the vehicle to full functionality while maintaining a consistent look for the side of the body.

Part selection and additional resources

To ensure that the selected door will be properly matched to your specific equipment version and model year, it is worth verifying compatibility by OEM number and interchangeable numbers, as well as comparing structural details with the currently installed component. The guide Guide: how to select the right car part by VIN and OEM number can assist in practical selection, describing step-by-step the process of verifying parameters for used body components.

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