Mercedes W169 Front Door Strip Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic 391 A1696900462

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Front Door Strip Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips category, designed for installation on the right side of the front door. Finished in the Horizon Blue Metallic – 391 shade, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged strip without interfering with the door structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696900462-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696900462
• Substitutable numbers: A1696900462, A 169 690 04 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Body Side
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and body fitment

The presented strip has been designed specifically for the front door on the right side of the Mercedes A-Class W169 generation model. Its placement on the vehicle is precisely defined, which facilitates the selection of the correct part and reduces the risk of installation issues. Thanks to its factory profile, the strip fits the door panel contours, ensuring a visually and technically consistent installation.

Horizon Blue Metallic – 391 color

The Horizon Blue Metallic – 391 shade is a distinctive metallic paint used by Mercedes, which highlights the body lines and complements chrome and plastic exterior elements well. Using a strip in the same color code allows for maintaining a uniform look of the vehicle's side without the need for additional painting or color compromises.

Protective and aesthetic function

The door strip serves a dual role:

• it protects the door surface against minor impacts and abrasions,
• it organizes the side line of the body, masking any irregularities and joints.

As a result, it acts as a practical protective element while simultaneously improving the visual consistency of the entire side of the vehicle. In the event of replacing a damaged strip, it restores the original appearance of the door, which is particularly important when preparing a car for sale or after body and paint repairs.

Characteristics of the original Mercedes component

As a Mercedes brand product, the strip has been manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer's factory standards, maintaining the correct geometry, mounting points, and material structure. This means:

• secure fitment with the door edges,
• stable mounting at the original points,
• compatibility with the factory solutions of the W169 body.

The used condition allows for an economical replacement of the component while maintaining the original specification, which is beneficial both in post-accident repairs and during ongoing body restoration.

Application in repairs and restoration of the door zone

The Mercedes W169 Front Door Strip Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic is suitable for:

• local repairs after parking scrapes,
• restoring the factory look after replacing or painting the door,
• comprehensive restoration of the side body section of a Mercedes W169.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes protective and decorative strips category.

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