Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Comet Grey Metallic - 748

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Comet Grey Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation in the rear left area of the vehicle. This precisely profiled trim strip in Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 allows for the aesthetic completion or replacement of the factory door finish, maintaining visual consistency with the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696901362-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696901362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696901362, A 169 690 13 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented trim strip is dedicated for installation on the rear left part of the door in Mercedes W169 series models. Thanks to its factory profile and the preservation of the original door edge geometry, the component ensures proper adhesion to the panel and stable seating in the designated mounting points. Such fitment reduces the risk of stress on the paintwork and minimizes the possibility of unwanted play during operation.

Color and Comet Grey Metallic finish

The trim strip is finished in the Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. The metallic structure of the coating promotes uniform light diffusion, which improves visual consistency with the factory body paint and facilitates integration with other decorative door elements. A properly matched color reduces the need for additional paint work and speeds up the process of restoring the aesthetics of the vehicle's side.

Component characteristics and service application

The trim strip belongs to the group of door finishing elements, whose task is to protect the edge and organize the side line of the body. In service practice, it is used both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn or damaged decorative components. The used nature of the part allows for an economical restoration of the vehicle's original appearance while maintaining the proper standard of fitment to the door structure.

Benefits of using an original trim strip

Using a factory trim strip in the rear left door area provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the original stylistic line of the side body,
• compatibility with factory mounting points in the doors,
• color consistency with the Comet Grey Metallic paint,
• suitability for use in professional body and paint repairs.

Thanks to this, the component works well both in workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand and in independent services that expect predictable installation and a repeatable visual effect.

Expanding door area modernization

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

Technical support and selection of used parts

When working with body elements and other aftermarket components, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding the safe selection of parts. In the case of systems critical to safety, such as brakes, a guide describing procedures for verifying the condition of components and criteria for their qualification for re-installation may be helpful – you can find it in the article Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?.