Mercedes SLK R171 Grab Handle Door Front Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes SLK R171 Grab Handle Door Front Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Door handles category, designed for installation on the passenger side of the front door. The dark finish in Obsidian Black Metallic allows for maintaining stylistic consistency of the bodywork and restoring the factory look of the doors in the SLK R171 model.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717600470-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717600470
• Substitutable numbers: A1717600470, A 171 760 04 70
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and body fitment

The presented handle has been designed specifically for installation in the front right door of the Mercedes SLK R171 generation roadster. The handle construction is compatible with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and ensures proper fitment with the door panel and seals.

Placement on the vehicle on the passenger side allows for direct replacement of a damaged or worn component without the need for bodywork modifications or interference with the door structure.

Color and surface finish

The handle is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, allowing it to harmonize with the body paint in the same shade. The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures a consistent visual effect with other body elements, reducing the need for additional painting while maintaining proper color matching.

The black, metallic surface of the handle effectively masks minor operational dirt and fits into the characteristic, dynamic body line of the SLK R171 model.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an element from the Door handles category, the handle is responsible for the correct opening and closing of the door from the outside. The geometry of the handle is adapted to the factory lock mechanism and linkages, which allows for maintaining the proper operation of the entire opening system.

The handle is intended for installation in the front right part of the body, maintaining the original door line and grip ergonomics. The design is intended to work with factory internal door mechanism components, allowing for the use of standard service procedures.

Component condition and service application

The product is used, making it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged handle, or restoring door functionality in daily-driven vehicles. This type of part is suitable for both routine repairs and restoration projects where maintaining the original vehicle specification is important.

Using an original door handle reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements and facilitates maintaining the visual and functional consistency of the entire door assembly.

Expanding repair scope and part selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as exterior handles, interior handles, or additional opening mechanism elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

When selecting used body components, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, model generation, and vehicle placement to avoid installation problems and differences in paint shade.

For users interested in in-depth knowledge about selecting original components and practical tips regarding part identification by manufacturer markings, an article describing the specifics of power units and the selection of OEM elements may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi five-cylinder engine – legend and selection of original parts.