Mercedes-Benz A W168 Rear Left N/S Door Card Trim Panel Cloth Slate Grey

Mercedes-Benz A W168 Rear Left N/S Door Card Trim Panel Cloth Slate Grey is a practical interior trim component that allows you to restore the consistent look of the cabin while maintaining factory ergonomics. Thanks to the use of fabric upholstery in a slate grey shade, the panel blends well with the original interior design and serves as a functional addition to the rear part of the cabin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1687304970
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1687304970
• Substitutable numbers: A1687304970, A 168 730 49 70
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment

The presented panel is designed for the rear left door of the Mercedes A-Class W168 generation. The construction, based on the manufacturer's original design, ensures a proper fit to the door shape, mounting holes, and factory attachment points. As a result, the component can be installed in place of a worn or damaged panel without the need for modifications.

Material and finish

The surface is finished with fabric upholstery, color-matched in a slate grey shade to the typical interior configurations of the Mercedes W168. The use of textile material improves user comfort – the surface is pleasant to the touch, does not heat up like plastic, and reduces the perception of minor body vibrations. The grey color helps maintain the stylistic consistency of the cabin and effectively masks typical signs of wear.

Function in the cabin and user comfort

The door trim panel is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the inner side of the door and for covering structural elements and mechanisms. A properly selected and installed panel:

• visually stabilizes the side line of the interior,
• reduces the penetration of noise and vibrations from the door area,
• provides comfortable support for the rear seat passenger,
• protects metal components from accidental impacts and dirt.

Consequently, replacing a worn element with a functional upholstered panel allows for improvements in both acoustic comfort and the overall impression of quality within the interior.

Characteristics as a used part

As a used interior trim component, the panel comes from vehicle dismantling and retains its original geometry and factory mounting structure. This is a good solution for users who want to maintain the interior to the manufacturer's standard, avoiding non-original replacements with different shades or material textures. Choosing an original pre-owned panel also allows for cost optimization of repairs while maintaining a consistent cabin appearance.

Mercedes seats and benches – interior expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the interior zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or additional door cards, check the available parts in the Mercedes seats and benches category.

How to build a premium interior from used components

When replacing door panels, it is worth considering matching seats, benches, and other upholstery elements so that the whole forms a coherent set. Practical tips on selecting used interior equipment, combining them, and assessing their condition can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses the process of planning such a modernization step by step.