Mercedes W169 Door Front Left N/S Mountain Grey Metallic - 787

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 Mountain Grey Metallic - 787 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side. The paint in the Mountain Grey Metallic - 787 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged panel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202105-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697202105
• Substitutable numbers: A1697202105, A 169 720 21 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented door is designed for installation in the front left section of the Mercedes W169 model body. The original construction ensures proper window guidance, correct hinge positioning, and compatibility with factory locks, seals, and fittings, which facilitates the transfer of equipment from the previously installed component.

Color and paint layer

The factory color Mountain Grey Metallic - 787 is a popular metallic shade of grey used in Mercedes vehicles, which effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines. Using the original paint tone limits the scope of paintwork required – in many cases, local blending and polishing are sufficient instead of full repainting of the entire side of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics of the component

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it constitutes a load-bearing side panel of the body, responsible for proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar. The construction intended for installation on the front left side of the vehicle ensures the correct geometry of the door opening, which translates into cabin tightness and the proper operation of the lock and hinges. The component has a specific weight, which is important both during transport and when planning installation in a professional body shop.

Application in body repairs

A used body component of this type is often chosen for post-accident repairs when maintaining factory geometry and sheet metal structure is a priority. The original front left door for the Mercedes W169 allows for a reduction in the amount of filler and straightening work, which promotes the durability of the repair and the stability of the gaps between body elements. This is a practical solution both for workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand and for users independently sourcing parts for repairs.

Complementary Mercedes body elements

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

More about choosing used body parts

When planning a repair, it is worth consciously comparing the advantages of original used body panels with aftermarket replacements. You can find helpful information on this topic in the article Your car's post-accident repair: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?, which discusses the differences in fitment, build quality, and long-term cost-effectiveness.