Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Front Right O/S Comet Grey - 748

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Trim Strip Front Right O/S Comet Grey - 748 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The trim in the elegant Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color allows for an aesthetic completion or replacement of the factory door finish, maintaining stylistic consistency with the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696900462-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696900462
• Substitutable numbers: A1696900462, A 169 690 04 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The trim has been designed specifically for W169 series models, taking into account the factory door profile and characteristic body lines. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front – right side, ensures proper fitment with the door edge, seals, and other trim elements.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, the component allows for the preservation of the vehicle's original side line, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, or restoring the factory look of the exterior.

Finish and color

The Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color is a characteristic metallic shade of grey used on Mercedes vehicles, ensuring visual consistency with the body paint. The metallic structure of the coating promotes uniform light reflection, which improves the aesthetic perception of the entire side profile of the car.

Selecting a trim in the same color code allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional painting, which shortens repair time and facilitates quality control of body and paint work.

Component characteristics and installation

The trim belongs to the Doors and door panels group, serving a protective and decorative function. It protects the lower and middle part of the door skin against minor mechanical damage and helps organize the side line of the body. The design intended for installation in factory mounting points allows for the use of standard service procedures.

The component in used condition allows for an economical repair of the vehicle while maintaining the original origin of the part. In workshop practice, this translates into a favorable cost-to-quality ratio and easier matching with other door components.

Use in repairs and restorations

The trim will work well both for local door repairs and for comprehensive restoration of the side part of the body. It can be used in situations where the existing element has suffered mechanical damage, deformation, or shows signs of intensive use.

Choosing an original trim dedicated to the W169 series facilitates maintaining dimensional and visual consistency, which is important when checking gaps, joint lines, and the overall geometry of the door after service work is completed.

Expanding the scope of service work

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 skins, reinforcements, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

When planning broader repair work, it is also worth considering the use of proven recycled parts in other vehicle systems – you can find more on this topic in the article: Brake calipers under the microscope: how to lower repair costs of the braking system by choosing original used components.