Mercedes W470 Front Door Limiter Check Strap Left Right N/O/S A4707202700

Mercedes W470 Front Door Limiter Check Strap Left Right is an original component from the Door handles group, designed for operation in the front part of the body on either the driver or passenger side. It ensures a controlled door opening range, stabilizes their position, and limits unwanted movement of the door leaf during entry, exit, and while parked on inclined surfaces.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A4707202700
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A4707202700
• Substitutable numbers: A4707202700, A 470 720 27 00
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The door limiter in W470 series models is responsible for mechanically guiding the door leaf into specific positions. It is mounted in the hinge area, in the front part of the body, on both the left and right sides. Thanks to its precisely selected resistance characteristics:

• it stabilizes the door in several operating positions,
• it reduces the load acting on the hinges and the door skin,
• it limits the risk of the door being "ripped" open uncontrollably by gusts of wind or terrain inclination.

A properly selected limiter translates into predictable door behavior, which improves the comfort of daily vehicle use and reduces wear on mounting components.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes W470

The presented limiter is structurally matched to the front door architecture of the W470 series, taking into account the geometry of the hinges and mounting points in the door and pillar. This solution allows for:

• maintaining the factory door opening angle,
• compatibility with original mounts and bolts,
• maintaining consistent operation with other door system components.

The vehicle placement covers the front left or right side, which allows the same type of component to be used in both front doors, in accordance with the factory configuration of a given unit.

Performance characteristics of the used component

The offered door limiter is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original operating parameters characteristic of solutions used by the manufacturer. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• the door does not maintain a stable position when opened,
• unwanted clicking or jamming occurs during door movement,
• replacement of the component is necessary due to mechanical damage.

Using an original limiter allows for restoring predictable door operation without the need to modify the body structure.

Benefits of using an original limiter

Choosing an original door limiter for the Mercedes W470 from the Door handles group provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory door opening and closing geometry,
• consistency with other door mechanism components,
• reduction of the risk of premature wear of hinges and mounts.

Thanks to this, repair or replacement of the component is predictable in terms of the final result, and the user regains the comfort of using the door without the need for interference with other sub-assemblies.

Related components and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as opening mechanisms, mounting elements, or additional door sub-assemblies, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door handles category.

When selecting used body components and moving parts, it is worth considering the general principles of assessing the technical condition of parts and their impact on safety and driving comfort – this issue is discussed in more detail in the article Standard vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?, which covers practical aspects of choosing used components in vehicles.