Mercedes W203 Estate Door Rear Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

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 W203 Estate Door Rear Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is a factory body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation in the rear left section of the estate body version. This used panel ensures correct body geometry and a consistent look with the vehicle's side line, providing a solid base for accident repairs or restoration. The Obsidian Black Metallic color allows for aesthetic matching with the original paint code 197, which limits the scope of subsequent paint work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2037301105-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2037301105
• Substitutable numbers: A2037301105, A 203 730 11 05, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The offered item is a complete rear left door, prepared for installation in the W203 series estate body. The construction is compatible with factory mounting points, which facilitates the transfer of hinges, the lock, and other components from the previously installed door. Thanks to the preservation of the original shape and contours, the panel fits well into the vehicle's side line, supporting proper alignment with the fender, sill, and rear bumper.

Technical characteristics and color

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it is a structural and skin component responsible for both passenger protection and the rigidity of the side body section. Its placement in the rear left zone requires maintaining the correct edge geometry to ensure proper closing and even gaps relative to adjacent panels.

The finish in Obsidian Black Metallic – 197 is a popular dark metallic paint used in many Mercedes vehicles. Using the original color facilitates visual matching with the existing paint, and in many cases, allows for limiting work to local polishing or light blending instead of full repainting of the entire element.

Benefits of using original rear doors

Choosing original rear doors for a Mercedes brings a number of practical benefits in the body repair process:

• preservation of factory geometry and rigidity of the side body section,
• easier adjustment of gaps and joint lines with adjacent panels,
• compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals,
• reduction in the scope of bodywork and fitting labor.

As a result, the repair is more predictable, and the final effect is closer to the factory assembly standard. At the same time, a used component allows for cost optimization compared to new panels while maintaining an appropriate level of quality.

Condition and use in the repair process

The door comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which in practice means that signs of wear typical for this class of parts may be present. This type of component is particularly useful for accident repairs when it is necessary to replace the entire door skin instead of time-consuming straightening and filling. In many cases, using a complete panel shortens workshop labor time and makes it easier to achieve even edges and stable mounting.

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

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