Mercedes C117 Door Front Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes C117 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. The Polar Silver Metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency of the bodywork and facilitates color matching during post-accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1177200105-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1177200105
• Substitutable numbers: A1177200105, A 117 720 01 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented door has been specifically designed as a front component for the left side of the body in the Mercedes C117 family models. Thanks to the factory geometry, the correct body lines, panel gaps, and compatibility with factory hinges, locks, and seals are maintained. This solution is particularly beneficial for structural repairs, where precise fitment and the stability of the entire side body segment are essential.

Color and paint finish

The door is finished in Polar Silver Metallic, which provides a characteristic metallic light reflection effect and blends well with the styling line of the Mercedes body. The use of this specific shade facilitates the work of painters – in many cases, local blending and polishing are sufficient instead of full repainting of the entire element, which reduces repair time and costs.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from a used vehicle, which in practice means a favorable compromise between quality and repair cost. The original construction maintains factory rigidity while avoiding problems typical of aftermarket replacements, such as more difficult gap adjustment or the need for additional bodywork modifications. This is a particularly attractive solution for professional post-accident repairs, where both durability and the economics of the entire process are important.

Application in body and paint repairs

Replacing the complete front door on the left side is often chosen in situations where damage covers a larger part of the skin, edges, or the hinge mounting zone. Using an original element from the Doors and door panels category allows you to:

• maintain the correct geometry of the door opening and the sill line,
• limit the scope of body filler and sheet metal straightening,
• facilitate the adjustment of the latch and seal operation,
• speed up the assembly process compared to repairing a heavily deformed element.

Support with selection and additional information

The element has assigned factory manufacturer markings and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verification of compatibility with a specific equipment version and vehicle year. In case of doubt during selection, it is worth comparing the placement on the vehicle and the paint color with the vehicle data to ensure maximum assembly and visual compatibility.

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

For a broader perspective on the cost-effectiveness of using original used components compared to regeneration or aftermarket repairs, it is worth reading the analysis in the article: Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration?.