Mercedes W169 W245 Handle Front Left N/S Door Tropical Black Metallic - 160

Mercedes W169 W245 Handle Front Left N/S Door Tropical Black Metallic is an original body component from the Door handles category, designed for installation on the driver's side in A-Class and B-Class models. Finished in an elegant Tropical Black Metallic - 160 shade, it allows you to maintain a consistent body appearance after repairing or replacing a damaged part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697600170-TBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697600170
• Substitutable numbers: A1697600170, A 169 760 01 70, A1697600520, A 169 760 05 20
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Tropical Black Metallic - 160
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The handle is designed for installation on the front left door, which means direct application on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory origin, it maintains the correct geometry, mounting points, and profile matched to the door contours of the W169 and W245 body styles. Proper fitment reduces the risk of stress on the paintwork and facilitates correct alignment with the door panel.

Color and aesthetics of Tropical Black Metallic - 160

The Tropical Black Metallic - 160 finish allows for an aesthetic replacement of the component without the need for full repainting of the entire door area, provided that the other components are in the same shade. The metallic black effectively masks minor dirt while highlighting the body line, which is particularly important for cars used daily in city traffic.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an item from the Door handles category, the product is responsible for convenient door opening from the outside and proper cooperation with the lock mechanism. The design intended for front left-side mounting ensures:

• stable attachment to the door structure,
• proper handle movement during opening,
• compatibility with the factory lock mechanism and linkages.

The used nature of the part makes it a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original assembly and dimensional specifications.

Benefits of using an original door handle

Using an original handle for the Mercedes W169/W245 allows you to avoid problems typical of aftermarket replacements, such as inaccurate fitment or differences in paint shade. The main advantages include:

• maintaining the factory body line and even gaps around the handle,
• color consistency with other elements in the Tropical Black Metallic - 160 shade,
• easier installation thanks to the manufacturer's designated mounting points.

For users who care about aesthetics and technical correctness of repairs, such a handle is a practical solution when replacing parts after a collision, mechanical damage, or wear and tear.

Professional door area repair in a Mercedes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, covers, or additional segments of the opening mechanism, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

More practical information on how to consciously choose used body parts and what to pay attention to during their installation can be found in the article Replacing body parts with used ones – can salvaged body parts look like new?, which will help you better plan your car's body repair.