Mercedes W203 Door Moulding Front Left N/S Trim Strip Tanzanite Blue - 359

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W203 Door Moulding Front Left N/S Trim Strip Tanzanite Blue is an original body component designed for installation on the front left door. It provides a visually cohesive finish to the side of the bodywork while protecting the door surface from minor operational damage. Thanks to the factory Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359 shade, the moulding allows you to maintain a uniform paint appearance without the need for color matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2036904962-TB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2036904962
• Substitutable numbers: A2036904962, A 203 690 49 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes W203

The presented Mercedes W203 Door Moulding Front Left N/S Trim Strip Tanzanite Blue has been designed as a factory component, which translates into a precise fit to the door shape and proper adhesion to the metal surface. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front, left side, means that the part is mounted on the driver's door in left-hand drive versions.

The original mounting geometry facilitates installation and allows for maintaining factory gaps between body panels. As a result, after replacing the moulding, the side line of the car remains consistent, and the whole assembly looks aesthetically and technically correct.

Color Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359

The moulding is finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359, characteristic of selected Mercedes paint versions. It is a metallic shade that harmonizes well with the body contours and emphasizes the vehicle's side line. Using a component in the same paint code allows you to reduce or completely eliminate the need for repainting the part after installation, provided that the other body elements are in the same color.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the bodywork, this is a practical solution that speeds up the repair process and makes it easier to restore the car to an aesthetic state after operational or collision damage.

Functional characteristics and role in body protection

The door moulding serves both an aesthetic and protective function. In daily use, it helps reduce the risk of minor dents and scratches on the door surface, for example, when parking in tight spaces. Its placement on the front left door makes it a component particularly exposed to contact with the surroundings, which is why its proper condition is important for the appearance of the entire side of the vehicle.

As part of the body component group, the moulding contributes to the car's side line and influences the visual perception of the entire vehicle. Replacing a worn or damaged moulding with an original part in the correct color allows you to restore stylistic consistency without interfering with the door structure.

Condition and use in body repairs

The offered moulding is a used component, which makes it a cost-effective solution for economical repairs where combining functionality with reasonable cost is important. This type of part works well for post-accident repairs, fleet vehicle renovations, or restoring a car to a near-factory state after local damage.

Thanks to the preservation of the original form and color, it can be used both as a replacement for a damaged moulding and as a supplementary element during larger body and paint works within the door and side body area.

Repair expansion – elements from the same group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, panels, or additional protective profiles, check the available parts in the Mercedes Rear Wheel Arches and Fenders category.

Technical support and practical knowledge

When working on the bodywork, there is often a need for parallel diagnostics of the chassis and steering system, especially after road incidents. To better plan the scope of repairs and understand the dependencies between body elements and vehicle handling, it is worth consulting practical technical materials, such as the article Steering system and power steering – how it works and what fails?, which helps organize knowledge about key components and their symptoms of wear.