Mercedes W169 Door Rear Left N/S Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191

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.

Mercedes W169 Door Rear Left N/S Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 shade ensures visual consistency with the factory color palette and facilitates matching with the car's existing paint coating.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697301905-KB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697301905
• Substitutable numbers: A1697301905, A 169 730 19 05, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented component has been designed specifically for W169 series models, taking into account the factory body geometry and the characteristic side line. The placement on the rear left side allows for precise reproduction of the original door zone construction, maintaining proper mounting gaps and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals.

By maintaining the standard panel structure, the door enables proper integration with factory interior equipment, such as upholstery, window guides, or fittings, which facilitates the transfer of accessories from the old component.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Kosmos Cosmic Black Metallic - 191, characteristic of many Mercedes body configurations. The metallic paint coating provides color depth and good compatibility with clear coats, which is important for potential polishing or local corrective painting.

This color selection limits the scope of paint work when replacing the component, especially for vehicles maintained in the original shade, which translates into savings in time and repair costs.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market part, the rear left door comes from disassembly and provides a practical solution for post-accident or renovation repairs. The used body component allows for maintaining the factory sheet metal thickness and original structural integrity, which is advantageous compared to many aftermarket replacements with simplified construction.

This type of component is particularly useful when the priority is to maintain compliance with factory mounting points, body lines, and the operating characteristics of the lock and hinges, without the need for time-consuming bodywork modifications.

Benefits of using the original rear left door

• Restoration of the factory side body geometry without interfering with the load-bearing structure.
• Better fitment to existing body elements, such as the rear fender, rocker panel, and front door.
• Possibility to transfer original accessories from the damaged component, which facilitates installation.
• Color consistency thanks to the use of the original metallic shade.

Application in body and paint repairs

Replacing the complete rear left door is often the most effective solution for damage such as edge dents, deformations after a side collision, or corrosion in the lower part of the panel. Using a ready-made component from the same model series shortens repair time and simplifies the preparation process for painting.

This approach is particularly beneficial in professional body and paint shops, where repeatability of the effect, correct fitment, and the ability to maintain factory sealing and interior acoustic parameters are essential.

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 door panels, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

To better plan the entire vehicle renovation process and efficiently collect all necessary components from the secondary market, it is worth reading the guide on One-Stop-Shop purchases: Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip – how to collect used car parts in one place?