Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Polar Silver

Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Polar Silver is a precisely fitted body component designed for installation on the front left door. Its original design ensures a consistent look with the factory finish and an aesthetic transition between body panels. Thanks to its Pure Silver Metallic finish, the molding helps maintain the vehicle's uniform styling line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903362-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903362, A 169 690 33 62, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and body fitment

The molding is intended for installation on the front left door of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 model, which guarantees proper fitment with the panel edges and factory mounting points. The component has been designed as part of the original side body trim system, ensuring it maintains the correct geometry and character line typical for this model.

As an element from the Door Upholstery/Trim group, the molding works with other door trim components to create a visually and functionally cohesive set. The appropriate length, profile, and edge shape facilitate installation and minimize the risk of gaps or stress at the contact points with painted body elements.

Color and surface finish

The molding is finished in Pure Silver Metallic – 900, which corresponds to the factory silver paint shade used by Mercedes-Benz. The metallic structure of the coating ensures uniform light reflection and a harmonious transition between the molding and the door surface, with no visible tonal differences when matched with the correct body paint.

This finish allows for:

• maintaining a consistent aesthetic of the vehicle's side,
• reducing the visibility of minor scratches thanks to the metallic structure,
• easier matching during potential paint work in the door area.

Characteristics of the used component

The molding comes from the secondary market, meaning it is an original used part that retains its factory geometry and mounting method. In practice, this translates into better fitment to the door than many aftermarket replacements and allows for installation without interfering with the body structure.

Choosing a used component of this type is beneficial both economically and environmentally – it helps reduce waste and utilizes the full durability potential of original Mercedes parts.

Practical application and benefits of installation

Installing the molding on the front left door of the B-Class W245 allows you to restore the aesthetics of the side body after mechanical damage, corrosion, or unsuccessful body and paint repairs. The element serves a protective and decorative function, limiting the risk of damage to the door surface in the area most exposed to contact with other vehicles or obstacles.

The main advantages of using this molding include:

• factory fitment for the specific model and side of the vehicle,
• color consistency with the silver-colored body,
• the possibility of aesthetic door renovation without the need to replace the entire panel.

Mercedes door trim – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as trim panels, protective strips, or decorative inserts, check out the available parts in the Mercedes door trim category.

An ecological choice for used body components

By choosing a used door molding, you support a responsible approach to vehicle maintenance, reducing the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce new components. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect the environment and the vehicle's operating budget, it is worth reading the article Eco-driving: discover the benefits of used car parts, which discusses the advantages of automotive recycling in more detail.