Mercedes SLK R172 Door Front Left N/S Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

Listing details and visual condition of the part

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

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mercedes SLK R172 Door Front Left N/S Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the driver's side of the Mercedes SLK R172 generation model. The Iridium Silver Metallic paint finish allows for seamless matching with the factory body color and reduces the scope of paintwork required after replacement.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1727200305-IRS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1727200305
• Substitutable numbers: A1727200305, A 172 720 03 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented component belongs to the Doors and door panels category and is designed for installation on the front left side of the Mercedes SLK R172 roadster body. The driver-side positioning ensures full compatibility with factory mounting points for hinges, locks, and seals, which facilitates precise alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and hood.

The door is a structural element of the side body zone, responsible for proper window guidance, cabin sealing, and the correct operation of locking mechanisms. The original geometry of the door skin and frame helps maintain proper panel gaps and reduces the risk of additional bodywork adjustments.

Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 color

The factory paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic shade is a popular metallic color used in Mercedes models, characterized by a neutral silver tone and an even distribution of metallic grain. Using the correct color code makes it easier to match the existing paint on the body, which in many cases allows for limiting work to local blending of adjacent elements.

For body and paint shops, this means shorter preparation time and greater predictability of the final result, and for the user – a visually consistent vehicle appearance after repairing the side body zone.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door is intended for installation on the front left side of the vehicle, which determines the layout of reinforcements, technological holes, and accessory mounting points. The design provides for integration with factory window lifting mechanisms, locks, handles, and electrical wiring, in accordance with the manufacturer's standards.

Another important parameter is the specific weight of the component, which is significant for the proper selection of hinges and adjustment of the door's seal contact. Maintaining factory weight values promotes correct lock operation, limits door sagging, and facilitates aligning the door within the body axis.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The product is offered as a used part, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, restorations, or optimizing body service costs. Using original, used door sheet metal often allows for avoiding fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements with lower manufacturing precision.

Such a solution is particularly beneficial in the case of local repairs, where it is crucial to maintain the factory body line, proper window guidance, and cabin tightness while keeping a reasonable service budget.

Integration with other Mercedes components

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 door skins, door frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader technical context of the brand's vehicles, including all-wheel drive solutions and the interaction of body elements with drivetrain systems, the article describing various AWD systems may be helpful – xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and VW.