Grab Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Door Pool Left N/S Comet Grey - 748

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Grab Handle Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Door Pool Left N/S Comet Grey is an original, used door handle designed for the rear left side of the vehicle body. This component in Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic color allows for a visually consistent replacement of a damaged handle, maintaining the factory paint finish and correct body geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697600170-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697600170
• Substitutable numbers: A1697600170, A 169 760 01 70
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle is designed as a body component mounted on the rear left door of Mercedes W169 and W245 class vehicles. The construction corresponds to the manufacturer's factory standard, which facilitates installation in place of the original part without the need for bodywork modifications or mounting adaptations.

The proper profiling of the handle body ensures correct adhesion to the door skin, which reduces the risk of stress, leaks, and unwanted noises during vehicle operation.

Color and body aesthetics

The color Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 is a characteristic metallic shade of grey used in the Mercedes paint range. Using a handle in the same color allows for maintaining a consistent stylistic line of the body without the need for additional painting of the element.

Thanks to the factory surface finish, the handle fits well into the vehicle's aesthetics, minimizing shade differences between the element and adjacent body panels, which is particularly important for post-accident and restoration repairs.

Function and role in vehicle operation

As an element in the Door handles category, the product is responsible for the proper operation of the door opening mechanism from the outside. A properly selected handle:

• ensures a comfortable grip during daily use,
• transfers loads associated with opening and closing the door,
• works with the lock and door latching mechanism,
• influences the overall ergonomics of using the vehicle.

Proper fitment of the element to the specific Mercedes model reduces the risk of play, mechanism jamming, or improper door closing.

Characteristics of the used element

The offered handle is a used part, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Such elements are particularly often chosen for maintenance repairs and for restoring the vehicle to working order after mechanical or parking damage.

Using an original door handle from disassembly allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the body while reducing expenses compared to purchasing a new part.

Expansion and selection of other 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 external grips, handles for other doors, or compatible housings, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

For drivers interested in a broader context of selecting original body elements and structural differences between model generations, an article describing the evolution of solutions used by manufacturers may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Classic Mini vs modern MINI – differences and OEM parts.