Mercedes A W168 Front Right O/S Door Card Trim Panel Cloth Slate Grey

Mercedes A W168 Front Right O/S Door Card Trim Panel Cloth Slate Grey is an original door upholstery component designed for the front right side of the A-Class model. The grey fabric panel allows for a visually consistent and functional restoration of the factory interior finish, ensuring an aesthetic appearance and proper mounting of door hardware. It is a practical solution when replacing a worn or damaged door card in your Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687207070
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687207070
• Substitutable numbers: A1687207070, A 168 720 70 70
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and body fitment

The presented door card is designed for installation in the front right door of the W168 body, which guarantees a proper fit to the shape of the metal, contours, and factory mounting points. The layout of mounting holes, guides, and fasteners is consistent with the door construction, ensuring that the panel forms a stable, compact surface after installation without unwanted gaps or protrusion from the door skin.

Upholstery material and color

The door card is made of fabric upholstery, which corresponds to the factory interior finish standard in many W168 units. The fabric provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, neutral surface character, handles daily use well, and does not heat up like high-gloss plastics. The grey color of the panel helps maintain consistency with other cabin elements, such as seats, benches, or the dashboard, creating a uniform, orderly aesthetic.

Function in the Seats and benches category

Although the product is assigned to the Seats and benches category, in practice, it plays a key role in the visual and ergonomic connection between the seats and the side of the passenger cabin. The door card forms the frame surrounding the driver or passenger seat, influencing:

• perceived comfort when entering and exiting the vehicle,
• the impression of finish quality in the leg and shoulder area,
• the aesthetic transition between seat upholstery and door skin.

As a result, replacing a worn panel with a functional unit allows you to restore the consistent look of the entire seating area, which is particularly important when refreshing the interior or preparing the car for sale.

Characteristics of the used component

The panel comes from the secondary market, which means it is a used original component. Such parts are popular choices for interior repairs because they retain factory geometry, proper fitment, and compatibility with the door structure. A used door card is a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the original character of the cabin, especially in older vehicle generations.

Mercedes interior comfort and aesthetics

Replacing a door card with a well-maintained unit allows you to quickly improve the visual perception of the cabin – scratches, abrasions, or deformations in this area are very noticeable every time the door is opened. The grey fabric panel helps restore an orderly look while also supporting acoustic comfort by limiting noise transmission from the outside through the inner side of the door.

If you want to plan a broader interior refresh, including the replacement of seats, backrests, or complete seat sets, it is worth checking the advice in the article Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value, where you will find practical tips on selecting used interior equipment elements.

Expanding your Mercedes interior configuration

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating and door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seats, or complete seat sets, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.