Mercedes W169 Left N/S Cover Wing Mirror Housing Mountain Grey 787 A1698111560

Mercedes W169 Left N/S Cover Wing Mirror Housing Mountain Grey is an original body component from the External mirrors group, designed for precise installation on the driver's side. The paint in the Mineral Grau Metallic - B39 shade allows for aesthetic matching with the factory color palette, and the OEM construction ensures proper geometry and fitment with the remaining door components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698111560-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698111560
• Substitutable numbers: A1698111560, A 169 811 15 60
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The housing has been designed as a component of the left external mirror for W169 series models, maintaining the factory mounting points and the shape characteristic of this generation. As a result, the proper aerodynamics of the mirror are preserved after installation, and the body line remains consistent with the manufacturer's original design.

The Mineral Grau Metallic - B39 color is a metallic shade of gray, often found in factory configurations, which facilitates visual matching of the component to the vehicle's existing paint without the need for immediate painting of the entire panel.

Technical characteristics of the housing

The left mirror housing serves as the outer cover for the mirror module, protecting its interior from weather conditions and minor mechanical damage. The construction is matched to the standard mirror body, which allows for:

• maintaining the correct range of motion for the mirror glass,
• proper routing of wires and mechanisms inside the body,
• maintaining the tightness of connections with seals and door components.

As a component from the External mirrors group, the housing affects not only the aesthetics but also the protection of the adjustment system and potential glass heating, which is important for driving comfort and safety.

Color and visual aspect

The Mineral Grau Metallic - B39 finish provides a modern, subdued look that blends well with both light and dark body paints. The metallic structure of the paint improves light reflection and helps mask minor dirt, which is practical for everyday use.

In the case of post-accident repairs or spot renovation of the side part of the body, using a housing in this shade allows for limiting the scope of paint work, especially when the other elements of the vehicle are maintained in the same color tone.

Condition and service application

The item is in used condition, which makes it an attractive solution for budget repairs when the priority is to maintain the original construction and fitment while optimizing costs. This type of housing will work well both when replacing a damaged mirror after a collision and when supplementing missing elements during vehicle restoration.

Selection support and configuration expansion

When selecting body components for a specific equipment version, it is worth using the manufacturer's markings and vehicle data to maintain full dimensional and stylistic compliance. For more complex renovation or modernization projects, it may be helpful to use OEM catalogs and compare equipment configurations.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, inserts, or complete modules, check the available parts in the Mercedes External mirrors category.

Additional tips on selecting original body components and practical information on working with used OEM components can be found in the article: Audi five-cylinder engine – legend and selection of used OEM parts, which discusses, among other things, the principles of identifying parts by manufacturer markings.