Mercedes ML W166 Door Rear Left N/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 Rear Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures consistency with the factory color palette, making it easier to match visually with the existing bodywork. This is an ideal solution for users who expect precise fitment and the preservation of the factory body lines in their Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1667300105-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1667300105
• Substitutable numbers: A1667300105, A 166 730 01 05
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented item is designed as a rear left door for the Mercedes ML W166 generation model. Its placement at the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side allows for the direct replacement of a damaged panel without interfering with the structure of the pillars or sills. By maintaining the factory door geometry, proper alignment with the roofline, fender, and rear body section is possible, which is crucial for both aesthetics and sealing.

Color and paint finish

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a color characteristic of many Mercedes trim levels. The metallic paint coating provides depth of color and good compatibility with factory body components in the same shade. For body and paint shops, this means limiting the scope of work to potential color matching and polishing, without the need for a full repaint of the entire panel, provided the condition of the paint on the vehicle is similar.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a structural element of the side body, responsible for the proper operation of the window, as well as interaction with the lock and seals. Its placement on the vehicle as a rear left door allows for the use of standard hinge mounting points and factory adjustments. The design is intended for use with original mounting components, which facilitates work for service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand. As a used part, it allows for the economical repair of a vehicle after a collision or operational damage, while maintaining the original sheet metal structure. In practice, this translates into the ability to reduce the amount of body filler and straightening required compared to repairing heavily deformed doors, which is beneficial in terms of both durability and service turnaround time.

Practical application and benefits of choosing a used part

Choosing a used door for a Mercedes ML W166 is often an optimal solution for post-accident repairs, especially when maintaining factory sheet metal quality and geometry is a priority. This type of component allows you to:

• reduce repair costs compared to purchasing a new body panel,
• maintain the original structural parameters of the vehicle's side section,
• shorten the time required for body and paint work thanks to the ready-to-use paint surface. For users who value a consistent body appearance and the proper functioning of locks, seals, and window guides, using an original door from the same model series is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of the final result.

Item in the Mercedes brand offer and related products

The rear left door in Obsidian Black Metallic is part of a wide range of body components available for vehicles of this brand. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other items from the same group, such as skins, panels, or other doors, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category. When planning broader service work, it is also worth considering the use of used electronic components and additional equipment. To better assess when choosing second-hand parts is technically and economically justified, the guide article The second life of electronics – when is it worth choosing used engine controllers, comfort modules, and parking sensors?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting used components, may be helpful.