Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Grab Handle Door Left N/S Kosmos Black Metallic - 191

Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Left Door Handle is an original body part from the Door Handles group, designed for installation in the rear left area of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Cosmos Black Metallic color, it ensures a consistent look with the factory body paint and allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged handle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697600170-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697600170
• Substitutable numbers: A1697600170, A 169 760 01 70, A1697600520, A 169 760 05 20
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and Fitment

The presented door handle is specifically designed for Mercedes W169 and W245 models, for the rear left side of the body. This ensures a proper fit into the factory mounting opening, correct handle geometry, and compatibility with the original door opening mechanism.

Originality from the Mercedes brand helps maintain the vehicle's unified styling line and minimizes the risk of installation problems typical for aftermarket parts with imprecise dimensions.

Body Color and Aesthetics

The handle is finished in the Cosmos Black Metallic shade, allowing for an aesthetic integration with a body painted in the same color. The metallic paint structure ensures consistent light reflection with other body elements, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs or spot renovations.

By retaining the factory color, the need for additional painting is reduced, shortening repair time and making it easier to maintain the vehicle's unified, visually organized appearance.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The handle is intended for installation in the rear left part of the vehicle, which dictates its shape, mounting method, and interaction with the lock mechanism. The component's design allows for:

• correct transfer of hand force to the door opening mechanism,
• stable seating in the door panel without play or excessive stress,
• retention of handle ergonomics consistent with the original Mercedes design.

As a part from the Door Handles category, it is responsible for both the comfort of daily use and the proper functioning of the door opening system in the rear area of the vehicle.

Condition and Service Application

The part is offered in used condition, making it a practical solution for operational and post-accident repairs where maintaining the original construction at a reasonable cost is a priority. This type of handle is suitable for situations where the existing element has suffered mechanical damage, cracking, or has significant signs of wear that hinder daily operation.

Choosing an original Mercedes handle helps maintain the vehicle's technical consistency, which is important both from a usability perspective and for potential future resale of the car.

Repair Extension – Mercedes Door Handles Group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as external handles, handles for other doors, or additional elements from this group, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door Handles category.

When planning more extensive bodywork or replacing several wear-and-tear parts, it is also worth expanding your knowledge of the used parts market – practical tips can be found in the article How to Buy a Used Car Engine and Avoid Pitfalls – A Step-by-Step Guide, which helps you consciously assess the technical condition of second-hand components.