Mercedes A Class W168 Door Rear Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761U

Mercedes A Class W168 Door Rear Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761U is an original body component from the Doors and body panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore factory body geometry and a consistent paint appearance in the Polar Silver Metallic shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687302305-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687302305
• Substitutable numbers: A1687302305, A 168 730 23 05, 7302305
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The offered item is a complete rear left door, dedicated to the Mercedes A-Class W168 generation model. Its placement on the rear driver's side allows for the precise reconstruction of the vehicle's side profile following a collision, corrosion, or other operational damage.

The door is structurally prepared to work with factory mounting points on the body, which facilitates bodywork installation and reduces the need for additional modifications. This allows the workshop to efficiently carry out the replacement while maintaining proper gaps and fitment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar.

Paint color and visual qualities

The exterior surface is finished in Polar Silver Metallic, characteristic of many Mercedes A-Class W168 units. The silver metallic shade effectively masks minor dirt and is advantageous for subsequent paint restoration, polishing, or spot repairs.

For users who own a car in the same color, using a door in an identical shade allows for minimizing the scope of painting or focusing only on leveling the coating, which shortens repair time and makes it easier to maintain a consistent aesthetic across the entire side of the body.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, meaning these are used parts that retain their original body structure and factory stampings. Such components are particularly valued in repairs of older models, where the availability of new body panels is limited or economically unjustified.

Choosing a used body component allows for maintaining compliance with factory manufacturing technology while reducing the cost of the entire repair operation. This solution is widely used by both professional body and paint shops and by users independently sourcing parts for their vehicle.

Use in accident and restoration repairs

The rear left door for the Mercedes A-Class W168 is suitable for typical accident repairs, including damage resulting from side collisions, parking scrapes, or advanced corrosion of the lower edges. Using a complete door panel is often faster and more predictable than extensive straightening and filling of heavily deformed sheet metal.

The element can also be used in restoration projects where the priority is to restore the correct geometry and rigidity of the side body section. Thanks to the preservation of factory stampings and edges, it is easier to achieve proper fitment with seals, glass, and other body components.

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

Support in selecting dismantled parts

When choosing used body components, it is important to pay attention to the vehicle generation, installation side, and color compatibility to limit the scope of additional work. In case of doubts regarding the cost-effectiveness of repairs using dismantled parts, it is worth learning practical tips regarding such a solution – especially for older models where new elements can be difficult to obtain.

More information on how to effectively use the secondary market and plan repairs for older cars can be found in the article No parts at the dealership? How to handle repairs of older models using dismantled parts.