Mercedes W169 Door Rear Left N/S Kosmos Cosmic 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 Rear Left N/S Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. This used component in Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic allows for a technically correct body repair without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment. It is a solution for users who expect factory geometry and a consistent body appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697301905-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697301905
• Substitutable numbers: A1697301905, A 169 730 19 05
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented rear left door is dedicated to the Mercedes W169 series body and has been designed as a structural component that works with factory hinges, locks, and door sealings. By maintaining the original geometry of the edges and stampings, the panel fits perfectly into the side line of the body, which facilitates achieving even gaps and proper adhesion to the pillars and sills.

The placement on the vehicle on the rear left side allows for direct replacement of the damaged element without interfering with other doors, fenders, or the roof. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where precise reproduction of the factory body structure is essential.

Color Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic – 191

The door is finished in Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191, characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. The metallic black ensures visual consistency with a body in the same shade, which in practice can limit the scope of paint work to local matching and polishing, rather than full painting of the entire element.

For body and paint shops, this means the possibility of shortening repair time and better shade matching relative to adjacent panels, while maintaining the appropriate coating structure and gloss.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the rear left door for the Mercedes W169 represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original structural quality. The component comes from dismantling, which in practice means it retains factory mounting parameters, attachment points, and stampings consistent with the manufacturer's design.

Choosing such a component is particularly beneficial for repairs of vehicles used on a daily basis, where it is crucial to combine correct body geometry, functionality, and controlled service costs.

Application in body repairs

The rear left door is part of the Doors and door panels group, which are elements responsible for protecting the side of the body, structural rigidity, and proper guidance of windows and seals. Replacing the complete door panel is often more technologically predictable than extensive straightening and filling of heavily deformed elements.

In workshop practice, the use of original doors from dismantling allows for:

• maintaining factory lines and gaps between body elements,
• easier adjustment of the lock and hinges,
• reducing the scope of paint work compared to repairing a heavily damaged panel.

Part selection and additional information

To correctly select the door for a specific vehicle, it is worth paying attention to the body series, mounting side, and paint color. Original manufacturer markings and available interchangeable numbers facilitate verification of compatibility with a specific vehicle configuration, which is important for both individual users and professional services.

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

When choosing between regeneration and installing a used body component, it is worth analyzing the costs, repair time, and risk of later corrections – the article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repair? may be helpful, as it discusses the practical differences between these solutions.