Mercedes W169 W245 Molding Trim Quarter Glass Rear Left N/S Mountain Grey 787

Left Rear Side Window Seal Strip for Mercedes W169/W245 in Mineral Grey Metallic B39 is an original body part designed for precise installation on the rear side window. This used, factory part ensures proper sealing and an aesthetic finish for the window edge, maintaining a consistent look with the Mountain Grey body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696730583-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696730583
• Substitutable numbers: A1696730583, A 169 673 05 83, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented seal strip belongs to the Door Seals category and is intended for installation on the left rear side of the body, in the area of the side window. The design of the element is adapted to the body geometry of Mercedes A-Class W169 and B-Class W245 models, allowing for the preservation of factory mounting gaps and proper adhesion to the window and sheet metal.

Its placement in the rear left part of the vehicle contributes to maintaining a seal in an area critical for noise, moisture, and dirt ingress, and also influences stable window operation and an aesthetic finish of the side line.

Color and Surface Finish

The seal strip is finished in Mineral Grey Metallic B39, corresponding to the popular Mountain Grey shade used in Mercedes' paint palette. The metallic grey tone allows for a seamless visual connection with the body, reducing the need for additional painting work when replacing the element with an original equivalent.

Choosing the correct color is not only important for aesthetics but also affects the vehicle's value – using a factory-painted seal strip helps maintain a uniform appearance of the side body without visible shade differences.

Technical Characteristics and OEM Advantages

As an original Mercedes part, the seal strip has been designed considering factory mounting tolerances and compatibility with the mounting system in the door and around the side window. The appropriately shaped sealing profile supports:

• limiting the ingress of water and dirt into the door interior,
• reducing air noise around the rear window,
• stable guidance of the side window edge,
• maintaining the factory body line in the rear section of the vehicle.

A used, original OEM component is a cost-effective solution that is also technically matched to the body structure, minimizing the risk of installation problems and leaks characteristic of lower-quality aftermarket alternatives with poorer geometry.

Practical Application and Repair Context

Replacement of the left rear side window seal strip is recommended, among other things, after mechanical damage, window removal, bodywork and painting repairs, or in case of wear of the sealing material. Using an original seal strip in a color matching the bodywork allows for a reduced scope of additional work and a shorter time to restore the vehicle to full visual and functional condition.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and side window areas in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as seal strips, frames, or additional profiles around the windows, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door Seals category.

Why Choose Used Original Body Parts

Choosing a used OEM seal strip is a compromise between cost and maintaining factory safety and fitment standards. Original components are designed for a specific vehicle platform, making them work better with the door, window, and sealing structures than generic aftermarket parts with universal profiles.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of using original, used body and equipment parts, it is worth reading the guide: OEM Quality and Safety Guarantee – Why Used Original Car Parts Are the Best Choice for Your Car?.