Mercedes-Benz W168 Cloth / Leather Front Left N/S Seat Slate Grey Magnum Dali

Mercedes-Benz W168 Cloth / Leather Front Left N/S Seat Slate Grey Magnum Dali is a solid, original interior component designed for installation on the driver's side of the A-Class model. Thanks to its cloth/leather finish, the seat provides a pleasant combination of durability and comfort, while its subdued color scheme harmoniously blends with the factory cabin design. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain a consistent, elegant interior character while optimizing costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1689140116-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1689140116
• Substitutable numbers: A1689140116, A 168 914 01 16
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment

The presented seat belongs to the Seats and benches category and is intended for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The driver's side positioning ensures the correct geometry of the seat, backrest, and rails relative to the factory floor mounting points and the factory position of the steering wheel and pedals. The seat structure is designed to work with the original interior architecture, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer.

Construction and materials

The cloth/leather finish combines wear-resistant surfaces with pleasant-to-touch textile zones, which promotes daily use in city traffic and on longer routes. The subdued, grey color of the upholstery facilitates integration with the dashboard, door panels, and other interior elements, reducing the visibility of typical operational dirt. This type of material configuration is often chosen as a compromise between durability and thermal comfort.

Comfort and ergonomics of use

The driver's seat in the W168 model is responsible for proper body support, which translates into a stable position behind the wheel and better vehicle control. The profile of the backrest and seat has been designed with daily use in mind, ensuring even pressure distribution and adequate support in the lumbar and thigh areas. As a result, the seat performs well both in city traffic and during longer journeys, reducing driver fatigue.

Visual characteristics and interior integration

The grey upholstery combined with black trim elements creates a coherent, visually calm set that fits most interior color configurations in this model. Such a choice of colors allows for maintaining the factory character of the cabin, without the effect of an "alien" element after replacing the seat. For users who care about maintaining the original look of the interior, this is an aesthetically safe and functional solution.

Application in service and interior modernization

This type of seat is particularly useful when replacing a worn or damaged driver's seat, as well as during the gradual modernization of the cabin using original components. The used element allows for significantly reducing repair costs compared to new parts, while maintaining structural compatibility with factory equipment. It is a reasonable choice for drivers who want to improve the condition of the interior without giving up the manufacturer's original solutions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front seating area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.

How to build a premium interior with used elements

When choosing a driver's seat, it is worth paying attention to the consistency of the upholstery, structural compatibility, and general visual condition so that the interior modernization is noticeable both in terms of comfort and aesthetics. A well-chosen cloth/leather seat can be the first step to refreshing the entire cabin using original, used components. You can find more practical tips on combining seats, steering wheels, and multimedia systems as part of building a more comfortable interior in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.