Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Right O/S Wing Door Mirror Primed A1688101476

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Right O/S Wing Door Mirror Primed in a version prepared for painting (primed color) is a practical choice for repairing the side of the vehicle body. This item from the Wing Mirrors category allows for the efficient replacement of a damaged mirror on the passenger side (for RHD vehicles), maintaining the factory geometry and aesthetics of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A1688101476-PRIM
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688101476
• Substitutable numbers: A1688101476, A 168 810 14 76, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Primed
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168

The presented mirror has been designed for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 body, with placement on the right side of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to the factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the correct position of the mirror relative to the door pillar and the body line.

Thanks to the preservation of the original housing shape, the mirror fits well into the characteristic silhouette of the A-Class W168, ensuring an appropriate field of view and compliance with factory side aerodynamics.

Primed color – preparation for painting

The mirror housing is finished in primed color, which is a primer layer prepared for painting. This configuration allows the painter to match the shade exactly to the body color, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or visual renovations.

The primer layer facilitates achieving an even paint coating, and thus an aesthetic integration of the new element with the remaining body panels, without the need for additional preparation of a raw surface.

Performance characteristics and installation

The mirror is intended for installation on the right side of the vehicle, which is important both for the ergonomics of blind-spot observation and for compliance with traffic regulations in vehicles with the appropriate steering configuration. The design is intended for installation in factory mounting points in the door, which limits the need for body modifications.

The item comes from the secondary market, which means it is a used part, representing a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original vehicle specification. Such components are often chosen for maintenance repairs, renovations, and restoring the efficiency of older A-Class models.

Application in the renovation and modernization of youngtimers

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 is increasingly treated as an early youngtimer, in which owners strive to maintain the original appearance and functionality. Replacing a damaged mirror with an item from the Wing Mirrors category in a primed color allows for precise paint matching and a consistent visual effect after renovation.

If you want to plan more broadly the refreshing of your car from the turn of the 90s and 2000s, it is worth checking out the guide on the use of used parts in the renovation process: The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.

Expanding the visibility zone in Mercedes-Benz

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