Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Outer Door Pool Right O/S Comet - 748 Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Outer Door Pool Right O/S Comet - 748 Grey is an original body component from the Door handles category, designed for installation on the rear right door. The paint in the Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 shade allows for a seamless match with the factory body finish without the need for additional painting in many units of these models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697600270-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697600270
• Substitutable numbers: A1697600270, A 169 760 02 70
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented door handle has been designed specifically for Mercedes compact class models of the W169 and W245 series, intended for the rear right side of the vehicle. The placement on the vehicle is clearly defined, which facilitates the selection of the correct part when replacing a damaged or worn handle.

The Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color is a factory shade used by the manufacturer, ensuring that the handle maintains visual consistency with the body line and does not disrupt the original character of the car.

Technical and functional characteristics

The rear right outer door handle for the Mercedes W169/W245 series belongs to the group of body consumables responsible for the proper opening and closing of doors and the comfort of daily vehicle use. The design is adapted to the factory lock mechanism and linkages, allowing for installation in place of the original part without any modifications.

The product comes from the Door handles segment, which means its geometry, mounting points, and interaction with the lock are consistent with the solutions used by the vehicle manufacturer. This ensures proper fitment with the door panel and stable operation over a long period of use.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The item is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged handle while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In many cases, installing such a component is a beneficial solution for accident repairs, spot body corrections, or restoring full door functionality after mechanical damage.

Using this door handle allows for:

• restoring the proper operation of the rear right door opening mechanism,
• maintaining a consistent body appearance thanks to the matched metallic color,
• preserving the factory character of the vehicle without using aftermarket parts with different geometry.

Why choose this door handle

Choosing an original handle from the Door handles group for the Mercedes W169/W245 is a solution that reduces the risk of installation problems and poor fitment with the door panel. The correct placement on the vehicle (rear, right side) and the factory paint in the Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 shade ensure that the part fits well into the existing body structure and does not require additional structural modifications.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external grips, handles for other doors, or related mechanism components, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

Technical support and additional knowledge

When planning broader bodywork or door opening system upgrades, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding vehicle construction and the selection of used parts. Sensibly combining original elements with used components allows for cost optimization without sacrificing proper functionality.

For those interested in a broader context of car modernization, the impact of replacing body elements and equipment on operation, and the selection of used parts, the article describing the evolution of a popular hot-hatch may be helpful – Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – structural changes and VW car parts.