Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Front Left N/S Polar Silver A1696900362

Mercedes W169 Front Left Door Moulding Silver is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for installation on the front left door. The silver finish in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade ensures color consistency with the factory paint and aesthetically restores the vehicle's side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696900362-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696900362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696900362, A 169 690 03 62, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Door Moulding Purpose and Function

The presented moulding is dedicated to the front left door area of Mercedes W169 series models. It provides an aesthetic finish to the lower part of the door panel and simultaneously offers practical protection against minor mechanical damage, such as scuffs or light impacts during daily use.

Thanks to its precise profile and factory fit, the part helps maintain the correct geometry of the vehicle's side line, which is important both visually and for any subsequent bodywork and painting operations.

Color and Paint Matching

The moulding is finished in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color, characteristic of many Mercedes W169 models. The metallic paint structure ensures consistency with the factory body finish, reducing the need for additional painting or simplifying it to minimal touch-ups.

Such color matching is particularly important when replacing a single part on an already used car, where a smooth tonal transition between the new moulding and adjacent door and fender panels is desired.

Vehicle Placement and Installation Aspects

The part is designed for installation in the front – left side position, eliminating the risk of error when selecting parts for a specific location on the body. The moulding's construction is adapted to the factory mounting points on the door, facilitating the work for a workshop or a DIY repairer.

Proper installation ensures even adhesion to the door panel, without unwanted gaps or stresses, which is important for both the durability of the mounting and the aesthetics of the entire side of the vehicle.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The moulding comes from the secondary market, meaning it is a used part that retains the original geometry and factory design solutions of Mercedes. Such components are often chosen for accident repairs or operational replacements when the priority is to combine a correct fit with a reasonable repair cost.

Using an original door moulding helps reduce the risk of compatibility issues, typical of universal aftermarket parts, and facilitates achieving a cohesive visual effect after bodywork and painting are completed.

Door Area Expansion and Additional Materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional mouldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

For those who are also considering improving their car's performance and want to better plan the scope of work on the vehicle, a guide on engine modifications might be helpful – you can find it in the article How to Increase Engine Power: A Practical Guide to Tuning Engines with Used Parts.