Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Left N/S Grab Polar Silver Metallic - 761

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Left N/S Grab Polar Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Door handles category, designed for installation in the rear left section of Mercedes compact class vehicles. Finished in the factory Polar Silver Metallic color, it ensures a consistent body appearance and proper operation of the door opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697600170-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697600170
• Substitutable numbers: A1697600170, A 169 760 01 70, A1697600520, A 169 760 05 20
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is designed for installation on the rear left door of Mercedes W169 and W245 models. Its precise placement on the vehicle ensures the maintenance of factory door ergonomics and correct interaction with the lock and opening mechanism.

Its original Mercedes origin ensures the correct geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with factory body panels and seals. As a result, the handle fits perfectly into the body line without the need for modifications or adjustments.

Color and body aesthetics

The Polar Silver Metallic - 761 finish allows for an aesthetic restoration of the original look of the side body section. The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the vehicle's factory paint, which reduces the need for additional painting during post-accident repairs or when replacing a damaged handle.

A well-matched handle color is important not only visually but also practically – proper color matching makes it easier to maintain a uniform paint surface and minimizes shade differences visible in daylight.

Functional characteristics

As an item in the Door handles category, the product is responsible for convenient and reliable door opening in the rear left part of the vehicle. The design provided by the manufacturer ensures stable mounting, adequate rigidity, and proper cooperation with the locking mechanism.

The used nature of the part allows for economical vehicle repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint repairs, where both functionality and visual consistency with the rest of the body are important.

Use in repairs and renovations

The handle is suitable for:

• replacing a damaged component after a collision or vandalism,
• comprehensive renovation of the side body section,
• restoring the vehicle to a near-factory state after previous non-factory repairs.

Choosing an original, used handle is often more cost-effective than installing a replacement, especially when the priority is maintaining the factory look and correct fitment of components.

If you want to better understand when it is worth choosing original second-hand body parts, the following article will be helpful: Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.

Integration with other Mercedes door handles

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 external handles, handles for other doors, or compatible mounting elements, check out the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.