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 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory fitment and Polar Silver Metallic paint finish, it provides a functional solution for accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or replacing worn-out body parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202105-PLS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697202105
• Substitutable numbers: A1697202105, A 169 720 21 05, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented door is dedicated to the Mercedes W169 body style and is mounted in the front area on the driver's side. The vehicle placement is factory-defined, which facilitates proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and hood, as well as correct adjustment of the hinges and lock.

As an item from the Doors and door panels category, this part serves as a base for further assembly of accessories – such as windows, locks, seals, or upholstery – in accordance with the specific vehicle configuration.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Polar Silver Metallic, a color characteristic of many Mercedes W169 configurations. The metallic paint coating improves visual consistency with the factory bodywork, and with a properly matched shade, it allows for limiting paintwork to potential blending or local touch-ups.

Selecting a part in the correct color is particularly important for repairs where time and cost control are essential – a ready-to-install panel in a matching shade significantly simplifies the side body restoration process.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, meaning these are used parts that retain their original geometry and factory sheet metal structure. This type of component is often chosen for accident repairs where maintaining correct mounting points and body line compatibility is crucial.

In workshop practice, a used door component allows for:

• maintaining the correct shape of stampings and edges,
• easier adjustment of gaps between body panels,
• reducing the scope of body filler work and sheet metal straightening.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the front left door in a Mercedes W169 is a typical operation following side collisions, parking damage, or local corrosion. Using a complete panel from the same model series speeds up bodywork and enables more predictable installation compared to extensive repairs of a heavily deformed element.

The door from this offer can be used both in standard repairs and in the reconstruction of fleet vehicles, where repeatability and compliance with factory body specifications are important.

Repair expansion – related items

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

Technical support and selection of used parts

When selecting used body components, it is worth paying attention to model compatibility, color matching, and the overall condition of the sheet metal. For customers interested in a broader perspective on dismantling parts and optimizing repair costs, an article describing the practical aspects of purchasing used components may be helpful – you can find it here: Used car parts – a way for style and savings.