Mercedes W169 W245 Wing Mirror Cover Cap Housing Primed Left N/S

Mercedes W169 W245 Wing Mirror Cover Cap Housing Primed Left N/S is a factory-original cover from the External mirrors group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The primed surface makes it easy to prepare for painting to match the specific body color, allowing for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct vehicle repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698110160-PRIM
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698110160
• Substitutable numbers: A1698110160, A 169 811 01 60
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Primed
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The cover is designed as an external component for the left mirror on Mercedes W169 and W245 series vehicles. Thanks to its construction, which adheres to factory standards, it ensures a proper fit with the mirror housing, maintains correct geometry, and provides stable mounting during vehicle operation.

Its placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for precise replacement of a damaged or worn cover without interfering with other mirror components, which reduces repair time and minimizes the risk of additional damage.

Primed surface and preparation for painting

The color specified as primed means that the cover's surface is factory-primed and ready for further paint processing. This configuration:

• facilitates the application of an even layer of base coat and clear coat,
• reduces the need for additional sanding and priming before painting,
• promotes a consistent color match with other body elements.

As a result, this component works well for both post-accident repairs and aesthetic body restoration, where visual consistency of the vehicle's side line is crucial.

Performance characteristics and installation

The mirror cover belongs to the External mirrors group, which are components exposed to daily operational stresses – temperature changes, UV radiation, and mechanical damage. Using an original design ensures:

• proper adhesion to the mirror housing and reduction of vibrations while driving,
• preservation of the factory body line on the driver's side,
• the ability to install using standard mounting points.

The used condition means the part has been dismantled from a vehicle, which in practice allows you to combine cost-effectiveness with the preservation of the manufacturer's original specifications, while also reducing waste in the automotive parts cycle.

Application in service and body repair

The cover is suitable for professional body and paint shops as well as workshops specializing in servicing Mercedes vehicles. It can be used both for local post-collision repairs and for comprehensive restoration of the side body section, where maintaining stylistic and technical consistency with other mirror components is required.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Mercedes and need other items from the same group, such as housings, glass inserts, or complete mirror sets, check out the available parts in the Mercedes External mirrors category.

Why choose used OEM parts for your Mercedes

In the context of rising costs for new premium car components, used original parts are a sensible choice for conscious users. They allow you to maintain factory fitment and compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation while reducing expenses on vehicle repair or modernization.

If you want to better understand current market trends and learn why used OEM components for premium brands are gaining importance, it is worth reading the article: Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend in 2026.