Mercedes W169 Door Card Rear Left N/S Trim Panel Cover Cloth Grey

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Door Card Rear Left N/S Trim Panel Cover Cloth Grey is an original door upholstery component designed for the rear left side of the vehicle, perfect for professional interior restoration. The grey panel with fabric upholstery allows you to maintain a consistent cabin look and restore the factory character of the rear passenger compartment. It is a practical solution for users who want to refresh the aesthetics and functionality of the door card in their Mercedes in a controlled manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697304570-2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697304570
• Substitutable numbers: A1697304570, A 169 730 45 70, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment

The presented door card is designed as a component mounted on the rear left door, ensuring proper fitment with the door structure and factory mounting points. This allows for the replacement of a damaged or worn panel without the need for bodywork modifications or interference with the door structure. Its original Mercedes origin helps maintain proper geometry, mounting stability, and compatibility with other interior trim elements.

Material and color

The door card is configured with fabric upholstery, which corresponds to popular interior trim versions of the W169 model. The fabric used promotes comfort, is pleasant to the touch, and works well with seats featuring fabric upholstery. The neutral grey color facilitates integration with the factory interior color scheme, reducing the risk of visual differences between the newly installed door card and the remaining panels and seats.

Function in the Seats and benches category

Although the item belongs to the Seats and benches category, in practice, it plays an important role in the entire rear passenger zone – it is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the door, protection of its internal structure, and the passenger's comfort when in contact with the side surface. A properly selected door card:

• visually stabilizes the upholstery line relative to the seats and bench,
• reduces noise and vibrations transmitted from the door structure to the cabin,
• ensures an orderly, consistent surface in the rear bench area.

Characteristics of the used component

The product comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which represents a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are popular choices for post-accident repairs, replacing worn upholstery, or restoring a car to a near-factory state without the need to invest in new parts. A used door card allows you to maintain material and color consistency with other interior components that also have their own mileage and natural signs of wear.

Comprehensive modernization of the rear passenger zone

Replacing the rear left door card is worth considering especially when the renewal of the seats or rear bench is planned in parallel. A consistent approach to interior renovation allows for a predictable visual effect and improves passenger comfort on longer journeys. If you want to better understand how branded interior components from dismantling affect the ergonomics and perceived value of the vehicle, see the article: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and car value.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear cabin zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and benches category.

Why choose an original door card

Choosing an original door card for the Mercedes W169 primarily means maintaining factory-quality fitment and predictable material behavior in the long term. A component from dismantling, coming from the same model line, minimizes the risk of differences in shade, fabric texture, or the shape of the embossments. For those who have doubts about using second-hand parts, the following guide may be helpful: Used car parts: myths and facts you need to know, which explains the practical aspects of such a choice.