Mercedes W245 Door Trim Molding Front Left N/S Strip Comet Grey 748 A1696983562

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W245 Door Trim Molding Front Left N/S Strip Comet Grey is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side in the front part of the vehicle. The molding in Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color allows for a visually consistent addition or replacement of the factory component, maintaining the characteristic Mercedes styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903362-KMG1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903362, A 169 690 33 62, A1696983562, A 169 698 35 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the door molding

The presented molding is dedicated for installation on the front left door of Mercedes W245 series vehicles. The component serves both protective and aesthetic functions: it shields the lower and middle areas of the door skin from minor mechanical damage and unifies the side line of the bodywork. Thanks to the precise fit for the specific body generation, correct gap geometry and continuity of the body lines are maintained.

Color and paint matching

The molding is finished in the factory shade of Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748, which allows for an aesthetic match to vehicles painted in the same color code. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with other body elements, reducing the need for additional paint work or keeping it to a minimum if the vehicle has previously undergone surface restoration.

Installation characteristics

The molding has been designed as a component intended for a specific location on the vehicle – front, left side. This means compatibility with factory mounting points in the door, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining proper adhesion to the door panel. With proper surface preparation, it is possible to achieve a stable fit without unwanted play or protruding edges.

Condition and service application

The component comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, or replacing missing components in the side area of the body. This type of molding is suitable both for the local replacement of a single element and for broader body and paint work, where maintaining the original manufacturer's specification is essential.

Compatibility and part identification

For the correct selection of the element for a specific vehicle, it is worth verifying compatibility with the OEM part number and available interchangeable numbers, which are listed in the technical specification section. This facilitates matching the molding to a specific equipment version and model year, minimizing the risk of dimensional incompatibility or differences in profile shape.

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

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