Mercedes ML W164 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part 

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

Mercedes ML W164 Front Left N/S Door Trim Molding Strip Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left door of Mercedes W164 series vehicles. Finished in the elegant Obsidian Black Metallic color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring the factory look of the vehicle's side after a repair or collision.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1646905162-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646905162
• Substitutable numbers: A1646905162, A 164 690 51 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the door molding

The presented molding is an exterior component mounted on the front left door, in the side area of the bodywork. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the door surface, masking edges, and aligning the body lines in the lower part of the panel. Thanks to its precise profile tailored to the W164 series, it ensures proper adhesion to the door sheet metal and stable seating in the factory mounting points.

Color and paint matching

The molding is finished in the Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 shade, a popular metallic black used in many Mercedes W164 units. Using the correct color allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for repainting, which shortens repair time and lowers costs. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the factory body finish, and selecting the appropriate shade minimizes visual differences between the newly installed molding and the remaining body components.

Installation characteristics

The molding is intended for installation on the front, left side of the vehicle, on the outer surface of the door. The design, based on the factory profile, allows for installation at the original mounting points without the need for modifying the door sheet metal. A correctly installed molding:

• aligns the side line of the body in the door area,
• reduces the risk of minor mechanical damage in the lower door zone,
• masks any traces of previous body and paint repairs.

Condition and benefits of using a used part

The component comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original geometry and finish character. Using a used door molding is particularly beneficial in cases of:

• local damage to the side of the body,
• the need to replace a single component after a parking collision,
• post-accident repairs where maintaining the factory look is a priority.

Choosing an original molding from the secondary market allows for reducing the environmental footprint of the repair by utilizing an already manufactured component instead of a new part.

Expansion of the door and door panel zone in Mercedes W164

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side door zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

Ecological aspect and functional tuning

Utilizing original, used body components aligns with the concept of conscious vehicle operation, combining repair with the reduction of waste and raw material consumption. If you want to better understand how selecting recycled parts can support car performance while simultaneously reducing environmental impact, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing carbon footprint with recycled parts.