Mercedes W168 Door Rear Right O/S Meteorgrau Meteor Grey Metallic - 195

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 W168 Door Rear Right O/S Meteorgrau Meteor Grey Metallic is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Meteor Grey Metallic color, it allows for a consistent, aesthetic, and technically correct repair of the side body area without the need for fitting aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687302405-MEG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687302405
• Substitutable numbers: A1687302405, A 168 730 24 05, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Meteor Grey Metallic - 195
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented item is designed as a rear right door for the Mercedes W168 class model, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. Its placement in the rear part of the body on the passenger side ensures proper alignment with the sill, pillar, and rear fender, which facilitates precise gap adjustment and reduces the risk of leaks.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's original specifications, the door works with factory hinges, locks, and seals, which translates into stable closing, correct hinge operation, and the maintenance of proper side body rigidity.

Meteor Grey Metallic color – benefits for repair

The Meteor Grey Metallic finish allows for an aesthetic vehicle repair without the need for full repainting of the entire side of the car, especially when the vehicle is in the same color. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body panels, and a properly prepared surface facilitates potential paint corrections or polishing.

In the case of renovating a vehicle in a different color, the door provides a solid base for repainting – the factory structure of the sheet metal and paint layers promotes even coverage and reduces the risk of deformation during processing.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an item from the Doors and door panels category, the product is responsible for protecting the side of the cabin, proper window operation, and compatibility with seals and locks. The door construction is prepared to handle operational loads associated with daily opening and closing, as well as to work with factory interior equipment, such as upholstery or the window regulator mechanism.

The original Mercedes origin helps maintain the proper structural rigidity of the body, which is important both for driving comfort (noise and vibration reduction) and for passive safety in the event of a side collision.

Used condition and advantages of choosing an original part

The item is offered in used condition, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with the preservation of factory build quality. Compared to cheap replacements, original doors ensure better fitment to the body lines, predictable behavior during adjustment, and greater dimensional repeatability.

Choosing an original, used component is also an environmentally friendly solution – reusing parts reduces the demand for new raw materials and production energy, which translates into a smaller carbon footprint for the entire repair.

Support with selection and ecology

Before purchasing, it is worth verifying the compatibility of the door with the specific vehicle equipment version and comparing the parameters with the existing body element to ensure maximum mounting and visual compatibility. If necessary, it is also helpful to check the paint color code on the vehicle, which will facilitate the assessment of the scope of any potential paint work.

If you want to better understand how reusing original body parts affects the environment and emission balance, it is worth reading the article: Sustainable automotive: How purchasing original used parts reduces the carbon footprint and protects the environment?.

Expanding the door zone in the Mercedes W168

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 panels, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.