Door Handle Mercedes W176 W204 Grab Front Right O/S South Seas Blue - 162

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle Mercedes W176 W204 Grab Front Right O/S South Seas Blue in South Seas Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for the exterior handle on the driver or passenger side, depending on the market. Thanks to the factory paint in the South Seas Blue Metallic - 162 shade, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and aesthetically restoring the door area. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or restoring full functionality of the door locking and opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A2047601470-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047601470
• Substitutable numbers: A2047601470, A 204 760 14 70, A 204 766 20 25, A2047662025, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and body fitment

The presented handle belongs to the Door Handles category and is intended for installation on the front right door of Mercedes compact and mid-size vehicles of the W176 and W204 generations. The placement on the vehicle covers the front area on the right side, which is significant for both mounting geometry and grip ergonomics during daily use.

The component is designed as an exterior door handle that works with the factory lock and central locking mechanism. As a result, after proper installation, it restores standard door operation without the need for modifying the door panel structure.

Color and South Seas Blue Metallic aesthetics

The handle is finished in South Seas Blue Metallic - 162, characteristic of selected Mercedes paint configurations. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the body line, and the correct shade matching helps avoid visual differences between the replaced part and the remaining body panels.

For vehicle owners in this color, this is a particularly beneficial solution, as it limits the need for additional painting and makes it easier to maintain a uniform, factory-fresh appearance of the car. Replacing a damaged handle with a part in the same shade improves the overall aesthetics and influences the visual perception of the entire side of the body.

Performance characteristics and installation

The handle construction is adapted to Mercedes' serial solutions, which promotes precise fitment with the door skin. A properly profiled handle ensures a comfortable grip when opening, and the correct placement of mounting points facilitates installation in place of the factory component.

The product is offered as a used part, which provides a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the vehicle's original specifications. In practice, this allows for an economical replacement of a damaged handle while maintaining compliance with Mercedes' factory standards.

Application in vehicle service and restoration

This type of handle is suitable for both professional body and paint shops as well as workshops specializing in the restoration and maintenance of Mercedes vehicles. It can be used for:

• repairs after collisions involving the front right door,
• replacing a component with damaged paint or cracks,
• visual refreshing of the body without interfering with the door structure.

For owners of cars from model years where South Seas Blue Metallic paint was used, a used handle in this color is a practical way to maintain a consistent vehicle appearance without the need for full painting of the entire door component.

Complementary elements and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, covers, or door trims, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Door Handles category.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used body parts when refreshing older models, it is worth checking out the guide describing strategies for the restoration and modernization of youngtimer class vehicles – you can find it in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.