Mercedes ML W164 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip A1646905162

The Left Front Door Trim Strip for Mercedes ML W164 is an original body part designed for installation on the driver's side. It ensures a cohesive look for the vehicle's side profile, and thanks to its factory-perfect fit for the ML W164 model, it guarantees secure mounting and an aesthetic finish. The version in Obsidian Black Metallic color helps maintain a uniform paint line and restores the vehicle's attractive appearance after bodywork repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1646905162-MTB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646905162-MTB
• Substitutable numbers: A1646905162, A 164 690 51 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Door Skin
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented trim strip belongs to the Doors and Door Panels category and has been specifically designed for the Mercedes ML W164 model. It is mounted on the left front door, precisely replicating the vehicle's original side line and integrating with factory mounting points.

This part is particularly useful for collision repairs, replacing corroded or damaged trim strips, and restoring the vehicle to its original visual specification. Proper fitment to the door's geometry minimizes the need for additional modifications during installation.

Color and Aesthetic Finish

The trim strip is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic – 197, allowing for consistency with the factory paint in this color variant. The metallic finish lends an elegant character to the bodywork and complements the other styling elements of the ML W164 model.

Thanks to its factory surface finish, the trim strip helps minimize visual differences between the newly installed part and the rest of the body. This is a practical solution for repairs where both correct geometry and the aesthetics of the door's side panel are important.

Part Characteristics and Service Application

The door trim strip is a body part with both protective and visual significance. In daily use, it helps to reduce minor paint damage on the lower part of the door while also tidying up the vehicle's side line. In service applications, it is ideal for:

• repairs after mechanical damage in the front door area,
• renovation of the side bodywork after corrosion or paint chips,
• restoring the car's original appearance after replacing doors or their components.

As a genuine Mercedes part, the trim strip maintains the correct proportions, profile, and characteristic contours, facilitating a cohesive effect after body and paint work is completed.

Condition and Benefits of Using a Used Part

The offered trim strip is a used part, which is an advantageous solution for repairs where a balance between cost and maintaining original specifications is important. Using a dismantled part often allows for a better match of paint shade and texture compared to unpainted aftermarket replacements.

Choosing an original door trim strip from the secondary market is also a way to maintain material consistency with other body parts while limiting the overall cost of the service operation.

Expanding Door Repairs on Mercedes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

If you are interested in the broader context of premium car maintenance and want to better understand how the right choice of parts affects service costs, read the article BMW E90 Engine Failures: Find Out What Can Ruin Your Budget!, which illustrates the practical consequences of neglecting maintenance.