Mercedes B Class W245 Rear Left N/S Door Card Trim Panel Cloth Grey

The MERCEDES B-CLASS W245 Rear Left Door Panel is an original upholstery element designed for the rear left side of the body, allowing for a visually consistent and functional interior restoration. Thanks to the use of grey fabric, the panel harmoniously integrates with the factory cabin styling, ensuring an aesthetic appearance and comfortable use. This is a practical solution for Mercedes owners who want to restore their car's interior to a neat, tidy character.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697304970
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697304970
• Substitutable numbers: A1697304970, A 1697304970, A 169 730 49 70
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and Fit for Mercedes B-Class W245

The presented door panel is specifically designed as an element for the rear left door pair in the Mercedes B-Class W245 model. This means a proper fit of the shape, mountings, and contour lines to the factory door construction, which facilitates installation and maintains stylistic consistency of the entire interior side panel.

Thanks to a design compliant with the original manufacturer's project, the panel works with standard door equipment elements such as handles, grips, or opening mechanisms, without requiring interference with the panel's structure.

Material, Color, and Visual Characteristics

The upholstery is made of grey fabric, providing a neutral, universal look that matches most interior configurations in the B-Class W245. The fabric reduces light reflections, is pleasant to the touch, and blends well with both dark and lighter cockpit elements.

The grey shade of the panel helps maintain a uniform cabin color scheme, while also being practical for everyday use – dirt is less visible than on very light materials. This is a beneficial solution when replacing a single upholstery element after mechanical damage or wear.

Function within the Seats and Benches Category

Although the door panel is not a seat, it plays an important complementary role to elements in the Seats and Benches category. It is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the area around the rear bench, influencing the overall impression of interior quality and the comfort of rear passengers.

Visually consistent door panels combined with seats and benches create a unified passenger space, which is important both for daily use and for potential resale of the vehicle – a well-maintained interior is a significant argument for a buyer.

Condition, Application, and Benefits of Installation

The element comes from the aftermarket, allowing for an economical replacement of a damaged panel while maintaining the original vehicle specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial in situations where the factory upholstery has been mechanically damaged, flooded, or shows signs of intensive use.

Replacing the panel with an original used part enables:

• restoring a consistent look to the rear of the cabin,
• maintaining the original character of the Mercedes interior,
• limiting costs compared to purchasing a new panel,
• maintaining the correct geometry and rigidity of the door trim.

Interior Expansion and Related Elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the passenger area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seats, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and Benches category.

If you are considering a broader cabin transformation – replacing seats, benches, and door panels – it is worth reading tips on selecting used upholstery elements, the impact of such modifications on driving comfort, and the potential increase in vehicle value. Practical advice can be found in the article Interior Metamorphosis: How Branded Used Seats Improve Comfort and Car Value.