Front Door Mercedes W169 Right O/S Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Front Door Mercedes W169 Right O/S Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the passenger side. This used panel in factory paint ensures a consistent body appearance and maintains a structure compliant with the manufacturer's standards. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or replacing a damaged skin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202205-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697202205
• Substitutable numbers: A1697202205, A 169 720 22 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The component is designed as a complete front door skin for the right side of the Mercedes W169 class body. The precise placement on the vehicle facilitates part selection when repairing a specific body zone, minimizing the risk of installation errors. The original geometry of the panel allows for proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and seals, which translates into correct door closing and stable window operation.

Color and paint finish

The door is factory-painted in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes W169 body configurations. The metallic coating provides an aesthetic, understated look and blends well with both light and dark styling accents. Using the original color makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paint, which in many cases allows for limiting paintwork to local blending.

Technical characteristics of the panel

The door panel belongs to the group of structural body components responsible for side protection, body rigidity, and the proper operation of window mechanisms and locks. The appropriately selected weight of the component is a result of the factory design, which combines durability with vehicle mass control. As a result, the door maintains proper hinge operation, and its opening and closing remain smooth after correct installation.

Application in body repairs

The used door panel is particularly suitable in situations where damage covers a large area of the skin or structural edges, and local repair is uneconomical. Replacing the complete skin allows you to:

• restore the side body line to factory parameters,
• maintain proper gaps between body elements,
• limit the amount of body filler and interference with the sheet metal structure,
• reduce repair time compared to extensive straightening.

Benefits of using original Mercedes doors

Choosing original Front Door Mercedes W169 Right O/S Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761 primarily ensures dimensional compatibility with the body and predictable behavior of the component after installation. The factory design of the panel supports the proper operation of seals, locks, hinges, and window guides, which is important for acoustic comfort and interior sealing. A used component with preserved Polar Silver Metallic paint additionally allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as exterior door panels, skins, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

To better plan service work and reduce vehicle downtime in the workshop, it is worth learning how a wide selection of body elements and other components in one place affects repair lead times – more on this topic can be found in the article No more waiting for weeks – how a wide assortment in one warehouse really shortens your car's downtime at the mechanic?.