Mercedes W169 Door Front Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic - 391

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 Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 is a factory body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of W169 generation A-Class models. The original construction ensures a proper fit to the body lines, and the Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 paint allows for color consistency with the remaining body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202205-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697202205
• Substitutable numbers: A1697202205, A 169 720 22 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented door is designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle, allowing for the precise replacement of a damaged component without interfering with the structure of other panels. Thanks to the factory geometry, key parameters such as gap lines, fitment to the fender and sill, and proper interaction with seals and the lock are maintained.

Original doors from this series are constructed to maintain appropriate lateral rigidity and compatibility with factory hinge mounting points, which facilitates alignment and adjustment after installation. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where stability and dimensional repeatability are crucial.

Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 color and paint aspect

The factory shade Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 is a metallic paint used on Mercedes A-Class W169 models, which harmonizes well with the body lines and trim elements. Using a door in the same color code limits the scope of paint work, which in many cases allows for shorter repair times and optimized costs.

The metallic coating provides characteristic color depth and even distribution of light reflections on the panel surface. With proper surface preparation and potential shade matching to the rest of the body, a visually consistent effect can be achieved, which is important for both private repairs and professional body shops.

Component characteristics and practical application

Doors from this series are often chosen as a replacement in situations where repairing an existing panel is uneconomical or technically difficult (e.g., due to extensive deformation or edge corrosion). Using a complete panel allows for the restoration of the correct geometry of the side of the body and ensures proper working conditions for seals and door mechanisms.

In workshop practice, such a component works well for both spot repairs and larger restoration projects, where maintaining the structural and visual consistency of the vehicle is important. The used component enables an economical recreation of the car's original appearance while maintaining the factory-specific construction.

Mounting zone and technical aspects

Positioning on the front right side of the vehicle means that the door interacts directly with the front fender, sill, and B-pillar. Proper installation requires maintaining appropriate mounting clearances, which is facilitated by factory mounting points and the correct rigidity of the panel. The appropriately selected weight of the component promotes proper closing and the operation of hinges and the lock.

In the context of safety and user comfort, it is important that original doors are designed to work with factory seals and systems responsible for side protection. As a result, after proper installation, it is possible to maintain performance parameters similar to those offered by the vehicle in its factory configuration.

Repair expansion – Mercedes Doors and door panels

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body 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.

Substantive support and technical knowledge

For larger repair projects, it is worth considering not only body elements but also the condition of the powertrain and mechanical components. A good addition to service budget planning can be reading guides on common faults in popular models – for example, the article BMW E90 engine failures: check what can ruin your budget! shows how a conscious approach to operation and repairs allows you to avoid unforeseen costs, which is equally important when investing in body parts such as doors.