Mercedes W176 Wing Mirror Outside Power Fold Door Left N/S Polar Silver - 761

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

The Mercedes W176 Wing Mirror Outside Power Fold Door Left N/S Polar Silver is an original body component, designed for a precise fit to the vehicle's body lines. The electric folding mechanism ensures convenience, and the factory Polar Silver finish allows you to maintain a consistent vehicle appearance without the need for additional painting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A1768100300-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768100300
• Substitutable numbers: A1768100300, A 176 810 03 00
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes W176

The presented mirror is designed for the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for proper installation and driver visibility geometry. The construction is based on the factory Mercedes design, ensuring compatibility with the door line, the shape of the mounting triangle, and the characteristic housing profile used in the W176 A-Class generation.

As a component from the Wing Mirrors category, it ensures the correct field of view, stability at higher speeds, and compatibility with factory mounting points in the door. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where maintaining the original body geometry is essential.

Color and finish – Polar Silver Metallic

The Polar Silver Metallic paint is a characteristic metallic silver shade used in Mercedes models, which harmonizes well with both light and dark styling accents. Using the factory color on the mirror housing often allows you to avoid additional paint work, which reduces repair time and costs.

The metallic coating ensures uniform light dispersion, which positively affects visual consistency with other body elements in this color. This is particularly important when joining the mirror with the door and fender, where differences in shade would be most visible.

Functionality – electric folding

The mirror is equipped with an electric folding function, which increases the comfort of daily vehicle operation in urban conditions. Remote folding of the housing reduces the risk of damage when parking in narrow spaces, underground parking lots, or along curbs.

Integration with the vehicle's electrical system allows for control from the interior of the car, in accordance with the factory system logic. This ensures consistency of operation with other body functions, without the need for additional switches or wiring modifications.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used component, the mirror represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining original build quality. You receive a component from dismantling that retains the factory construction, geometry, and mounting method intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

In practice, this means the ability to restore full functionality to the side zone of the body without having to resort to cheaper replacements with uncertain fitment. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where both aesthetics and the correct operation of the adjustment and folding mechanism are important.

Support with selection and additional information

When selecting a mirror, it is worth paying attention to the mounting side, paint color, and electrical features to ensure full compatibility with the configuration of your specific vehicle. In case of doubt, vehicle identification data and comparing the construction with the currently installed element may be helpful.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as complete mirrors, mirror glass, or housings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Wing Mirrors category.

More practical information on why it is worth considering dismantled parts instead of new replacements for body repairs can be found in the article Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.