Mercedes W176 Wing Mirror Door Left N/S Outside South Seas Blue Metallic - 162

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W176 Wing Mirror Door Left N/S Outside South Seas Blue Metallic in South Seas Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. As part of the Wing Mirrors category, this product ensures a factory-fit to the bodywork, maintaining stylistic consistency and proper visibility geometry. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged mirror or restoring full functionality to the vehicle's side zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-A1768100176-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768100176
• Substitutable numbers: A1768100176, A 176 810 01 76
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment

The offered mirror is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for the driver's correct field of vision and compatibility with factory mounting points. As a component dedicated to the Mercedes W176 class, it maintains the correct housing proportions, adjustment angle, and characteristic side body line, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

The original construction supports proper interaction with factory adjustment and folding mechanisms (if present in the vehicle's configuration), as well as the vehicle's electrical system. Thanks to this, the mirror can be used both for standard post-collision replacement and for comprehensive renovation of the side body section.

Color and body aesthetics

The mirror housing is finished in South Seas Blue Metallic, marked with paint code 162, characteristic of selected Mercedes W176 color configurations. The metallic coating ensures consistency with the factory body paint, which helps to limit or completely eliminate the need for repainting when replacing the component on vehicles of the same color.

Selecting a mirror in this exact shade is particularly important for accident repairs, where maintaining a uniform paint surface and minimizing shade differences between individual panels is essential. This ensures that the vehicle retains a consistent, aesthetic appearance after repair, and the process of matching the component to the rest of the bodywork is simplified.

Performance characteristics and condition

The mirror comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are frequently chosen for maintenance repairs when the priority is to combine proper functionality with a reasonable service budget.

As a part from the Wing Mirrors category, the component is responsible for safe maneuvering, blind-spot observation, and daily driving comfort. Replacing a damaged mirror with an original component of the correct shape and color allows for the restoration of original visibility parameters, which is important both in city traffic and on the road.

Selection support and side zone expansion

When selecting a mirror, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version, equipment, and mounting side to ensure full compatibility with the existing vehicle installation. If necessary, you can refer to the manufacturer's markings and catalog data, which facilitates precise matching of the component to the specific Mercedes configuration.

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 housings, glass inserts, or complete mirror sets, check the available parts in the Mercedes Wing Mirrors category.

Technical knowledge and additional materials

For larger service projects involving not only body parts but also the drivetrain, suspension, or transmission, it may be helpful to expand your knowledge of interacting components. In this context, it is worth familiarizing yourself with technical materials regarding gear ratio selection and drivetrain configuration, which help to better plan the scope of work and predict the impact of modifications on driving characteristics.

For users interested in a more advanced approach to drivetrain configuration, an article describing the selection of axles and differentials according to driving style will be useful – you can find it here: Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for your driving style.