Mercedes ML W164 Door Moulding Front Right O/S Strip Tanzanite Blue - 359

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes ML W164 Door Moulding Front Right O/S Strip Tanzanite Blue is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. The moulding provides an aesthetic and functional finish to the lower part of the door, improving protection of the door skin and visual consistency of the entire side of the body. The used OEM component allows you to maintain the factory character of the car and fitment in accordance with the manufacturer's standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1646905262-TB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646905262
• Substitutable numbers: A1646905262, A 164 690 52 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented moulding is a component intended for installation on the front right door of the Mercedes ML W164 generation model. The design has been engineered for the specific door stamping, which ensures proper adhesion to the door skin, correct edge alignment, and stable mounting at factory installation points.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front right area of the body means the moulding serves both a protective and aesthetic function – it shields the lower part of the door from typical operational damage and completes the side line characteristic of this ML generation.

Color and surface finish

The moulding is finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359, which corresponds to the factory Mercedes paint palette for this model. The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures consistency with the rest of the body, and the properly selected shade minimizes visual differences when installed on a vehicle with the same paint code.

Combining the dark, metallic finish with the line of the ML W164 door allows for maintaining the original stylistic character of the SUV, without the need for non-factory replacements or elements requiring additional painting.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the moulding comes from vehicle dismantling and retains its original geometry and factory mounting points. This type of component is a good solution in situations where the priority is to maintain compliance with OEM equipment while optimizing the costs of repair or renovation of the side body section.

A used element from the Doors and door panels group allows for the replacement of a damaged moulding without interfering with the door structure, while maintaining factory fitment and a predictable installation process at a body shop or a workshop specializing in the Mercedes brand.

Practical application and benefits of installation

The use of this door moulding in a Mercedes ML W164 is particularly beneficial in the case of:

• post-accident repairs in the area of the front right body,
• removal of corrosion spots or mechanical damage on the lower door edge,
• restoring a consistent appearance of the vehicle's side line after partial painting,
• car renovation while maintaining original trim elements.

Installing a properly selected moulding reduces the risk of leaks, improper adhesion, or shade differences that often occur when using non-factory replacements. As a result, the vehicle retains predictable operational properties and aesthetics consistent with the manufacturer's design.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area 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.

Additional information and technical support

When selecting body elements, such as door mouldings, it is worth paying attention to color compatibility, model generation, and placement on the vehicle to avoid installation and visual issues. In the case of more extensive modifications or vehicle upgrades, guide materials regarding the selection of used components and their safe installation may be helpful – for example, articles describing legal modifications, selection of second-hand parts, and compatibility issues, such as the guide on the second-hand Mini John Cooper Works Pro sports exhaust, which demonstrates an approach to used components in a technical and organized manner.