Mercedes W169 Handle Grab Door Front Left N/S Polar Silver - 761 A1697601134

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Handle Grab Door Front Left N/S Polar Silver is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory finish in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade, it ensures a consistent look with the rest of the body panels and an aesthetic fit to the vehicle's lines. This is a practical solution for replacing a damaged handle, repairing after a collision, or restoring the vehicle to its factory condition.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A1697601134-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697601134
• Substitutable numbers: A1697601134, A 169 760 11 34
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is designed for installation on the front left door of Mercedes A-Class W169 generation models. The driver's side placement allows for direct replacement of the component without the need for bodywork modifications or mounting adaptations. The design, consistent with factory solutions, facilitates installation in the original mounting points and ensures compatibility with the existing door opening mechanism.

Color and surface finish

The handle is finished in Polar Silver Metallic - 761 paint, which allows for maintaining a uniform body color without the need for additional painting, provided the paint code matches the vehicle. The metallic coating provides a characteristic shine and blends well with the body lines, minimizing color differences between the handle and adjacent body elements.

Functional characteristics

As an item in the Door handles category, this part is responsible for the convenient and reliable opening of the driver's door, and its proper operation affects the daily ergonomics of using the vehicle. The used OEM construction ensures proper fitment with the door skin, stable operation during the mechanism's movement, and compatibility with factory lock cylinders and internal hardware.

Condition and service application

The item is offered in used condition, making it a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, maintenance service, or restoring the vehicle to its original specification at a reasonable cost. This type of part is suitable for both body and paint shops as well as service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand, where maintaining factory manufacturing standards is a priority.

Integration with other body components

Selecting a handle in the correct color and with the proper placement on the vehicle helps reduce installation time and additional work, such as fitting or alignment adjustments. A properly selected body component contributes to:

• maintaining the continuity of the door and fender styling lines,
• proper operation of the opening and closing mechanism,
• aesthetic finishing of the driver's cabin entry zone.

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, covers, or door trims, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Door handles category.

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