Mercedes ML W166 Door Front Right O/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

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 ML W166 Door Front Right O/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the right side of the front axle in the W166 generation ML model. This used, factory-made panel in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 allows for a consistent, technically correct repair of the side cladding without the need to rely on unreliable aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1667200205-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1667200205
• Substitutable numbers: A1667200205, A 166 720 02 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Complete Door
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented door is designed for installation in the front right section of the body, ensuring proper fitment with the fender, rocker panel, pillar, and the vehicle's roofline. The construction corresponds to factory dimensions and body geometry, which ensures the correct operation of hinges, the lock, and seals, as well as maintaining the appropriate lateral stiffness of the bodywork.

Its original Mercedes origin means compliance with factory production tolerances, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork adjustments. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs, where precise reconstruction of the body lines and panel gaps is crucial.

Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color and paint aspects

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, one of the popular shades used in ML W166 models. The metallic black allows for an aesthetic match to the vehicle's factory paint, and with proper surface preparation, it can significantly reduce the scope of paintwork or facilitate its execution.

In practice, this means the possibility of:

• maintaining consistent body color when repairing the side zone of the vehicle,
• easier paint blending on adjacent elements,
• preserving the original visual character of the car.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from the secondary market, which in the case of body parts often represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining factory build quality. A used body panel allows for:

• cost reduction compared to a new component,
• maintaining the original sheet metal thickness and structural integrity,
• utilizing factory mounting points and guides.

This type of solution is particularly attractive for repairs of several-year-old vehicles, where the priority is a technically correct body reconstruction within a rational budget.

Application in the body repair process

By installing the front right door for the Mercedes ML W166, a body technician or service center can restore the correct geometry of the side part of the vehicle, which affects:

• proper closing and positioning of the door wing relative to the seals,
• correct operation of windows and internal mechanisms,
• maintaining adequate acoustic insulation and protection against weather conditions.

Original doors from this series are designed with passive safety in mind, which is why using a factory panel is beneficial from the perspective of side structure integrity.

Repair expansion – Mercedes Doors and door panels

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

Why choose original body components

Choosing an original door for the ML W166 is a solution that promotes maintaining the structural and visual consistency of the vehicle. Factory fitment, compliance with the stylistic line, and predictable material behavior during body and paint repairs translate into a stable final result. When considering used components in other areas of the vehicle, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with the cost-effectiveness analysis of OEM parts – discussed in detail in the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an unreliable replacement.