Mercedes W169 Door Rear Left N/S Mountain Gray 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 Rear Left N/S Mountain Gray Grey Metallic - 787 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Mineral Grau Metallic shade allows for aesthetic matching to the factory body finish, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a worn-out component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697301905-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697301905
• Substitutable numbers: A1697301905, A 169 730 19 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The presented rear left door is dedicated to the Mercedes W169 class body and serves as a structural element of the side bodywork. It is responsible for the proper closing of the door opening, ensuring side rigidity, correct guidance of windows and seals, as well as secure mounting of internal equipment.

Placement in the rear left zone of the vehicle allows for the direct replacement of a damaged door module without the need to interfere with other body components, which shortens repair time and facilitates the fitting process.

Color and paint matching

The door is finished in Mineral Grau Metallic, which belongs to the palette of Mercedes metallic gray paints. The metallic structure of the coating promotes even light distribution on the surface, which improves visual consistency with other body panels in the same shade.

The factory nature of the paint facilitates the painter's work – in many cases, correction and polishing or local shade matching is sufficient instead of full repainting of the entire component. This is a beneficial solution in terms of both time and repair costs.

Performance parameters and installation

The rear left door for the Mercedes W169 has been designed as a structural element compatible with factory mounting points for hinges, locks, and guides. Thanks to this, installation proceeds in a predictable manner and allows for maintaining the correct geometry of the gaps between the door, the fender, and the pillar.

The component has a specific weight, which is important from the point of view of body balance and the operation of hinges and actuators. Using original doors instead of replacements helps maintain the factory operating parameters of the opening and closing mechanisms.

Characteristics of the used part

As a used part, the door retains its original construction and geometry, which is particularly important in post-accident repairs where precise fitment with the rest of the bodywork is crucial. A used body component often represents a favorable compromise between quality and cost, allowing for the preservation of the vehicle's factory appearance on a limited budget.

Choosing original doors from dismantling reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of some replacements and facilitates further body and paint work, including the installation of factory seals, windows, and wiring.

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If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as skins, complete door shells, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader approach to premium vehicle service, including the cost-effectiveness analysis of using parts from dismantling, materials regarding typical faults and repairs using original components may be useful – for example, the article BMW N47 timing chain – typical failure and repair using original BMW parts shows how to consciously plan repairs using used parts.