Mercedes W245 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Mountain Grey - 787

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Cover Front Left Mountain Grey A1696903362 is a precisely fitted body part from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed for installation on the front left door. Finished in the factory color Mineral Grau Metallic - B39, it helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and an aesthetic finish for the vehicle's side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696903362-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696903362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696903362, A 169 690 33 62, A1696983562, A 169 698 35 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The front left door trim strip cover on the Mercedes B-Class W245 serves an important finishing and protective role. It caps the door trim strip structure, shielding sensitive areas from dirt and moisture, while also tidying up the vehicle's side line. Due to its dedicated placement on the vehicle on the front – left side, the part ensures proper alignment with the door edge and adjacent components.

Color and Paint Matching

The factory shade Mineral Grau Metallic - B39 is a popular metallic color used in Mercedes models, which blends well with the body line and other bodywork elements. Using the original color can reduce or completely eliminate the need for additional painting, shortening repair time and lowering costs. For optimal visual effect, it is advisable to compare the shade with other body elements of the vehicle.

Installation Characteristics

The door trim strip cover is designed as a dedicated part for the specific Mercedes W245 generation, which facilitates installation and ensures correct positioning relative to the door and seals. The construction is intended to work with factory mounting points, so once properly seated, the part is held securely on the door and does not require any additional bodywork modifications.

Condition and Origin

The offered cover is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the vehicle's original character. Choosing a part from the same model series allows for maintaining stylistic consistency and proper fit to the door structure, without the risks typical of universal aftermarket replacements.

Application and Benefits of Replacement

Replacing a damaged or missing door trim strip cover is particularly important in cases of:

• post-accident repairs and bodywork corrections on the front left door,
• completing missing body trim elements,
• restoring vehicle aesthetics before sale or after comprehensive detailing,
• protecting door edges from dirt and adverse weather conditions.

By using an original part from the Doors and Door Panels category, you maintain factory fit and predictable material behavior during long-term use.

Related Parts and Additional Information

If you are assembling a larger set of body parts for your Mercedes, such as trim strips, covers, or other door components, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

When modernizing or repairing the intake and exhaust system in your car, it is also worth expanding your knowledge about components affecting exhaust emissions and engine running smoothness – the article EGR: What It Is and Why Consider Used EGR Valves, which discusses the practical aspects of using used components in modern powertrains, may be helpful.