Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Tropical Black 160 A1696901362

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W169 Door Moulding Strip Rear Left N/S Tropical Black is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. The moulding in the elegant Tropical Black Metallic color allows you to maintain a consistent look of the side body and restore the factory door line after damage or removal of the previous part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696901362-TBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696901362
• Substitutable numbers: A1696901362, A 169 690 13 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Tropical Black Metallic - 160
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the door moulding

The presented moulding is tailored for W169 series models and operates in the rear left area of the body. Its task is to aesthetically finish the door edge and protect the sheet metal surface against minor mechanical damage resulting from daily use. Thanks to a design consistent with factory solutions, the proper lines of the stampings and the characteristic geometry of the side body are maintained.

Color and visual fit

The finish in the Tropical Black Metallic shade ensures consistency with the body paint in the same color code. Metallic black effectively masks minor dirt while highlighting the vehicle's side line. In the case of replacing a single element, this allows for limiting the scope of paint work and easier matching to the existing paint coating.

Installation characteristics

The moulding has been designed as an element intended for installation in factory mounting points on the rear left door. Proper edge profiling facilitates fitting with the sheet metal surface and adjacent body elements. With correct installation, an even gap and stable seating are achieved, which minimizes the risk of looseness and unwanted noises while driving.

Condition and service application

The item is in used condition, making it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, or restoring the vehicle to its original specification without the need to reach for more expensive new parts. This type of component will work well both in routine repairs and in renovation projects where maintaining the original body structure is important.

Expansion of the door and door panel zone

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

For drivers interested in the broader context of using original components in premium vehicles, an article describing the impact of used parts on maintaining the brand's character may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts help maintain the brand's DNA.