Mercedes W245 Front Right O/S Door Trim Molding Strip Cosmic Black Metallic -191

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mercedes W245 Front Right O/S Door Trim Molding Strip Cosmic Black Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The trim in Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 color allows for an aesthetically and technically correct restoration of the factory side body line, maintaining visual consistency with the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696983662-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696983662
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903462, A 169 690 34 62, A1696983662, A 169 698 36 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Door Panels

Purpose and fitment

The presented trim is dedicated to the right front door panel of the W245 series models, ensuring a proper fit to the shape of the door skin and factory mounting points. Its placement on the vehicle in the front passenger-side area allows for precise restoration of the original side body geometry without the need for modifications.

The element is designed as a body component that works in conjunction with the door structure, seals, and other trim pieces, ensuring that the continuity of the styling line and proper door edge alignment are maintained after installation.

Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 paint finish

The trim features a factory finish in the Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes color configurations. The metallic black blends well with both dark and contrasting body colors, which facilitates matching the part during post-accident repairs or partial body restoration.

Selecting the correct trim color limits the scope of paint work and, in many cases, allows for installation after proper surface preparation without the need for a full repaint of the component.

Functional characteristics of the component

As a body part from the Doors and door panels group, the trim serves a protective and aesthetic function: it shields the door edge from minor mechanical damage and visually stabilizes the side line of the vehicle. The design intended for this specific model ensures:

• proper adhesion to the door skin,
• compatibility with factory mounting points,
• consistency with other trim pieces and decorative body elements.

The used nature of the part allows for an economical repair of the door area while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications, which is important both in terms of durability and the vehicle's future resale value.

Benefits of using an original door trim

Using an original door trim in Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 translates into several practical advantages:

• maintaining the factory look of the side body without visible differences in shape or profile,
• reduction of fitting work due to compatibility with the door structure,
• the ability to use the component in professional body and paint repairs where adherence to manufacturer specifications is required.

This solution is particularly beneficial for local repairs when the goal is to restore a consistent appearance to the right side of the vehicle without interfering with other body elements.

Expanding door area repairs and technical knowledge

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional trim pieces, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

If you are also thinking about improving vehicle performance and want to better plan your upgrade work, a tuning guide may be helpful – you can find it in the article How to increase engine power: a practical guide to engine tuning with used parts, which will allow you to better coordinate work on the body and the powertrain.