Door Handle Mercedes S205 Outside Rear Right O/S Obsidian Black -197 A0997601659

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Handle Mercedes S205 Outside Rear Right O/S Obsidian Black -197 is an original, used door handle designed for the rear right side of the S205 estate series body. The component in the factory Obsidian Black Metallic color allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged handle without the need for additional painting. By maintaining the specific paint shade, the vehicle's body remains visually consistent, and the car's side profile regains its proper appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A0997601659-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A0997601659
• Substitutable numbers: A0997601659, A 099 760 16 59
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is designed as a body component mounted on the rear right door in Mercedes C-Class S205 generation estate models. Its placement on the vehicle is clearly defined, which facilitates the selection of parts during post-accident repairs or routine maintenance. Using an original design ensures proper cooperation with the lock mechanism, cylinder, and vehicle electronics, if present in the given configuration.

Color and surface finish

The handle is factory-finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, designated by paint code 197. This is a popular, dark metallic shade used in many Mercedes vehicles, which effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines. Using original paint helps reduce repair costs – in many cases, there is no need to repaint the component, provided that the other body panels have maintained the same shade and level of finish wear.

Function and performance parameters

As a component in the Door handles category, this part is responsible for daily door operation and comfort of access to the vehicle interior. The handle construction is adapted for:

• withstanding loads resulting from frequent opening and closing of the door,
• cooperating with the factory lock mechanism and linkages,
• maintaining appropriate rigidity while minimizing the weight of the component,
• proper fitment with the door skin and seals.

Its original origin ensures the correct geometry of the mounts, which translates into a stable seating of the handle in the door and the absence of unwanted play during operation.

Condition and service application

The offered handle is a used item, making it a cost-effective solution for economical repairs, especially after minor collisions or parking damage. This type of part is suitable for both body shops and independent service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand, where maintaining compliance with factory specifications while optimizing repair costs is a priority.

Complementary Mercedes Door handles

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 exterior handles for other doors, interior handles, or related opening mechanism components, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door handles category.

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