Mercedes SLK R171 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 SLK R171 Door Front Right O/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front right side of the R171 generation SLK model. Finished in the factory Obsidian Black Metallic color, it allows for maintaining consistent body styling and precise body geometry after accident repairs or restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1717200205-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1717200205
• Substitutable numbers: A1717200205, A 171 720 02 05
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes SLK R171

The presented front right door has been designed specifically for the Mercedes SLK R171 model, maintaining factory mounting points, pressings, and body lines. As a result, the body component fits the vehicle's structure without the need for bodywork modifications, which facilitates installation and reduces the time required for fitting.

Placement on the vehicle on the front right side ensures proper reproduction of the factory geometry, which is important for both safety and the correct closing of the door, as well as the operation of seals and locks.

Obsidian Black Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, one of the popular shades used in premium Mercedes models. The use of original metallic paint:

• facilitates color matching to the vehicle's existing paint coating,
• limits the scope of necessary painting to potential touch-ups and blending,
• allows for maintaining a consistent, elegant body appearance after repair.

For body and paint shops, this means a more predictable restoration process, and for the user – an aesthetic final effect close to the factory standard.

Technical and structural characteristics

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels category, meaning it is a key element of the side body structure, responsible for rigidity, side protection, and proper guidance of windows and seals. The construction is prepared to work with factory hinges, locks, glass, and other equipment characteristic of the SLK R171.

The appropriately selected weight of the component promotes the maintenance of proper door balance, which translates into comfort of opening and closing as well as hinge durability. This is particularly important in roadster-class cars, where the precision of body panel fitment affects the reduction of noise and vibrations while driving.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The offered component is in used condition, which makes it an attractive solution for accident repairs, restorations, or vehicle reconstructions, where a reasonable cost is important while maintaining original construction quality. Used factory doors often fit into the existing body structure better than replacements with uncertain geometry.

A component selected in this way will work well both in professional body shops and in workshops specializing in the restoration of Mercedes models, where the priority is to maintain the vehicle's original specification.

Comprehensive repair of the Mercedes door zone

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 the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For a fuller understanding of the impact of body components and auxiliary systems on vehicle and engine durability, it is worth reading the guide article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators, which discusses practical aspects of operation and repairs in premium cars.