Mercedes W245 Door Front Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Mercedes W245 Door Front Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Polar Silver Metallic color, it allows for a technically correct replacement of damaged bodywork without interfering with the vehicle's geometry. This used component ensures dimensional compatibility with the Mercedes W245 body and helps maintain a consistent side profile of the vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697202505-PLS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697202505
• Substitutable numbers: A1697202505, A 169 720 25 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented door has been designed as a component mounted in the front area on the driver's side, which guarantees proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and B-pillar. The construction is based on the factory body geometry, ensuring the correct gap lines and compatibility with original hinges, locks, and internal equipment.

As a part from the Doors and door panels category, this element serves as a structural base for windows, seals, upholstery, and electrical wiring, which is significant for professional post-accident repairs or restoration of the side bodywork.

Color and paint layer

The door is in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color, which helps limit the scope of paint work required to match the existing body coating. The metallic structure of the paint ensures a visually consistent effect with the remaining body panels in the same shade.

The factory color facilitates:

• selecting the appropriate paint mixture for potential blending,
• maintaining a uniform appearance of the vehicle's side plane,
• reducing the time required to prepare the component for installation.

Technical characteristics and installation

The front left door for the Mercedes W245 is a complete panel with its structural integrity preserved, adapted to withstand operational loads within the side body area. The construction is prepared to work with factory hinge and lock mounting points, which facilitates correct door alignment relative to the body.

The used nature of the element means it is a part sourced from dismantling, intended for reinstallation after verification according to the needs of a specific repair. This solution is often chosen in professional body and paint shops, where dimensional and structural compliance with the original body is essential.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

The use of this component is particularly beneficial in situations where mechanical or corrosion damage has occurred to the factory door. Replacing the entire panel allows you to:

• restore the correct geometry of the vehicle's side,
• minimize the amount of filler and bodywork required on the old element,
• obtain a stable base for further paint and assembly work.

Thanks to the preservation of the original door construction, it is possible to continue using factory components such as upholstery, glass, or electrical equipment, provided they are functional and compatible with the specific vehicle model.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, door frames, or reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

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