Mercedes SLK R171 Door Front Right O/S Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

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.

The Right Front Door Mercedes SLK R171 in Iridium Silver Metallic is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise replacement of damaged paneling. This solution is for users who expect factory fitment, preservation of body lines, and paint consistency with the rest of the car body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717200205-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717200205
• Substitutable numbers: A1717200205, A 171 720 02 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Application and Body Fitment

The part is designed as a complete right front door for the Mercedes SLK R171 generation, intended for installation on the front of the body on the passenger side. Thanks to its construction conforming to factory Mercedes standards, the door maintains proper geometry, facilitating gap alignment, correct closing, and compatibility with the lock and hinges.

Its placement on the front right side of the vehicle allows for direct replacement of the damaged part without the need to interfere with the body's supporting structure. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs where maintaining the original rigidity and structural safety is crucial.

Iridium Silver Metallic Color – Repair Benefits

The door is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic paint with a color code characteristic of Mercedes, which facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paint coating. In practice, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to a minimum, and in many cases, matching the panel after appropriate polishing and paint correction.

The metallic finish ensures a consistent visual effect with other body elements, which is important both for service repairs and when preparing the car for sale. A properly selected color reduces the risk of visible shade differences between the door and the fender or sill.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The door belongs to the Doors and Door Panels group, meaning it is intended as a structural and paneling element, carrying operational loads and interacting with seals, glass, and the lifting mechanism. The panel's construction is prepared to support the weight of door accessories, and its appropriately selected weight aids the proper functioning of the hinges and lock.

The part is designed for installation in place of the factory door, maintaining the original mounting points. This allows bodywork to be limited to removing the old panel, transferring internal equipment, and adjusting its position relative to adjacent body elements.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The door comes from a Mercedes vehicle and is offered as a used part, allowing for cost control of the repair while maintaining original quality of workmanship. Choosing a part from the aftermarket is particularly beneficial for body repairs where dimensional accuracy, factory sheet metal structure, and compatibility with existing equipment are important.

Original doors from dismantling are also a good option for body and paint shops looking to shorten repair time – a ready-made body panel with the correct color and OEM construction usually requires less preparation work than aftermarket alternatives with universal specifications.

Expanding Door Repairs on a Mercedes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as paneling, frames, or complete door wings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

If you are interested in a broader context of operating Mercedes models with four-wheel drive, structural differences in drivetrain systems, and when it is worth considering used components, check out the article: xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and VW.