Mercedes W169 Door Front Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761

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 Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side. The maintained Polar Silver Metallic – 761 metallic paint ensures visual consistency with the factory color palette, and the design tailored to the W169 body allows for precise fitting to the chassis.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202105-PLS
• 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: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The offered item is a complete door shell designed for the front, left side of the vehicle, compatible with the body geometry of the Mercedes A-Class W169 generation. The door structure is prepared to work with factory hinges, locks, and seals, which facilitates maintaining correct gaps and body lines after installation.

The door serves as a structural part of the side body zone, responsible for proper window guidance, correct closing, and stable support for seals and interior trim. Thanks to this, after replacement, it is possible to restore the proper operation of mechanisms and the aesthetic appearance of the car's side profile.

Color and paint layer

The factory color Polar Silver Metallic – 761 is a popular metallic silver shade used in Mercedes models, providing a subtle, elegant look to the body. Using the original shade often allows for limiting the scope of paint work solely to potential matching and polishing, which shortens repair time and reduces costs.

The metallic paint coating works well with factory clear coats and primers used by Mercedes, which facilitates potential local touch-ups and blending on adjacent elements. This is a beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, where both aesthetics and maintaining as much of the original coating as possible are important.

Characteristics of the used part

The door comes from dismantling, which means these are original Mercedes components with parameters consistent with the manufacturer's factory specifications. The used nature of the item allows for an economical repair while maintaining proper fit to the body and compatibility with factory mounts and equipment.

The weight of the door is adapted to the W169 body structure, which is important for the operation of hinges, the lock, and overall side stiffness. Using an original used part reduces the risk of geometry problems typical of aftermarket replacements with different sheet metal structures or different dimensional tolerances.

Use in body repairs

The front left door in Polar Silver Metallic will work particularly well in the case of repairs after side collisions, parking damage, or local corrosion. Using a complete door shell often allows for avoiding extensive bodywork, shortening vehicle downtime, and simplifying the process of fitting the element.

This item is intended for users and workshops that expect factory fitment and compliance with the Mercedes design, while maintaining reasonable repair costs through the use of a used part.

Repair expansion and related items

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

For users interested in deepening their knowledge about vehicle systems and the possibilities of using components from dismantling, useful information on one of the key engine systems can be found in the article EGR: what it is and why it is worth considering used EGR valves, which discusses the technical aspects of exhaust gas recirculation and the practical benefits of using used components.