Door Handle Mercedes W176 W204 Grab Rear Right O/S Outside South Seas Blue - 162

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle Mercedes W176 W204 Grab Rear Right O/S Outside South Seas Blue is an original body component designed for Mercedes compact and mid-size models, ensuring a consistent appearance and proper operation of the door opening mechanism. Thanks to the factory South Seas Blue - 162 paint, the handle perfectly matches the vehicle's styling lines, facilitating the aesthetic replacement of a damaged part. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the vehicle's original character while managing repair costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A2047601470-SSB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047601470
• Substitutable numbers: A2047601470, A 204 760 14 70, A 204 766 20 25, A2047662025, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented Door Handle Mercedes W176 W204 Grab Rear Right O/S Outside South Seas Blue is an exterior component designed for installation on the passenger side of the rear doors. The design corresponds to the factory solution used in W176 and W204 series bodies, which allows for maintaining the correct handle geometry, proper operating clearance, and grip ergonomics during daily use.

The component is prepared for operation within the standard Mercedes door lock and linkage system, ensuring that after proper installation, it restores full functionality for opening and closing the door from the outside. Using an original handle reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with simplified construction.

Color and paint finish

The factory South Seas Blue - 162 color is a metallic shade of blue, characteristic of many Mercedes equipment configurations. Using the original paint makes it easier to match the handle to the existing body paint, especially for vehicles where maintaining visual consistency without the need for additional painting is a priority.

The metallic coating provides uniform light reflection and an aesthetic appearance in various lighting conditions. For users who care about the appearance of the side of the body, this is a beneficial solution, allowing for a quick replacement of a damaged handle while retaining the characteristic, elegant paint shade.

Performance characteristics and installation

As an item from the Door handles category, the product is responsible for transferring the driver's or passenger's hand force to the lock mechanism, which has a direct impact on the comfort of daily vehicle operation. A properly selected handle ensures:

• a stable, secure grip when opening the door,
• proper cooperation with the lock mechanism and linkages,
• a consistent appearance of the side of the body,
• maintenance of the factory Mercedes styling line.

The item comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part, but one that retains the functionality necessary for further operation. For workshops and individual users, this represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

Application in service practice

Replacing an exterior door handle is a typical service operation performed after mechanical damage, acts of vandalism, or wear and tear. Using an original part from dismantling allows for shorter repair times – there is no need to adjust the shape or correct the mounts, and the paint color is already consistent with the factory Mercedes palette.

This solution is particularly useful in vehicles where maintaining the original appearance is important, e.g., when reselling the car or after body and paint repairs. A used handle can also be a good choice in situations where the priority is to quickly restore full door functionality on a limited budget.

Expanding the offer within the body category

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and side body panel area in your Mercedes and need other items from the same group, such as additional handles, handles for other doors, or compatible exterior opening mechanism components, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

For users interested in a broader approach to repairs using parts from dismantling, particularly in the context of electronic systems and control modules, an article describing the practical aspects of such operation may be helpful – you can find it here: how to take care of iDrive systems and BMW electronic modules using parts from dismantling.