Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Moulding Panel Kosmos Black 191

Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Moulding Panel Kosmos Black is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The trim strip in the elegant Kosmos Black Metallic color allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the side body area, maintaining a consistent look with the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696983762-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696983762
• Substitutable numbers: A1696983762, A 169 698 37 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The trim strip has been designed specifically for the W245 series models, taking into account the factory door curves and the side body line. Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle ensures proper fitment with the door edge and adjacent panels, which reduces the risk of leaks and unwanted vibrations while driving. Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's specifications, the component maintains the correct geometry and allows for installation in place of the factory trim without the need for bodywork modifications.

Kosmos Black Metallic finish

The Kosmos Black Metallic color is a characteristic metallic black used in Mercedes vehicles, ensuring visual consistency with the original body paint. The metallic structure of the coating promotes uniform light reflection, which improves the aesthetic perception of the entire side plane of the car. Choosing a trim strip in the same shade allows for reducing the scope of paintwork or eliminating it entirely if the other body components are in good condition, which translates into savings in time and repair costs.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the door trim strip represents a reasonable compromise between price and functionality, while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Such components are particularly useful for post-accident repairs, where it is crucial to restore the factory appearance of the vehicle without overstretching the budget. Using an original trim strip from disassembly reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements with simplified geometry, which is important both for the durability of the mounting and for precise alignment with the door surface.

Application in body repairs

The rear left door trim strip for the Mercedes W245 is particularly suitable for:

• repairs after side collisions, when the door trim components have been damaged,
• visual restoration of the vehicle in case of scratches or defects on the original trim,
• restoring stylistic consistency after previous non-original repairs. Proper fitment of the component to the specific body model facilitates workshop work and shortens installation time, which is important for both body and paint shops and individual users.

Support with selection and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category. When planning post-accident repairs, it is also worth checking out practical tips on using original parts from disassembly – you will find them in the article Repairing a car after a collision using original OEM used parts, which discusses the technical and economic aspects of such solutions.