Mercedes C205 Door Front 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 C205 Door Front Left N/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Obsidian Black Metallic color, it allows for a consistent, aesthetic body repair without compromising on factory fitment and geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2057209726-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2057209726
• Substitutable numbers: A2057209726, A 205 720 97 26
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented item is designed as a complete front left door for the C205 body type, maintaining factory hinge mounting points, lock, and seal locations. Its placement on the vehicle covers the front driver-side area, which is crucial for proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and roofline. Thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's specifications, the door maintains the correct lateral rigidity and geometry necessary for the proper operation of windows, locks, and seals.

Color and paint finish

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a popular dark metallic black used in Mercedes models. This shade allows for an aesthetic match with the vehicle's existing paintwork, minimizing the scope of any potential paint jobs or enabling precise execution during local restoration. The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual effect with the remaining body panels of the same color.

Technical and structural characteristics

The door belongs to the Doors and door panels group, meaning it serves as a load-bearing element of the side body, responsible for proper window guidance, interaction with seals, and maintaining appropriate structural rigidity. The design intended for installation on the front left side of the vehicle allows for correct adjustment of gaps between body panels and the preservation of the factory side line. The properly selected weight of the component promotes the correct operation of hinges and the lock, which translates into ease of opening and closing as well as the durability of the entire door assembly.

Condition and use in body repairs

The item is in used condition, making it a practical solution for post-accident repairs, correcting parking damage, or replacing corroded panels. Using an original door allows for the preservation of factory fitment parameters while optimizing repair costs compared to new parts. This is a beneficial option for both body shops and individual users who expect a solid, proven body component.

Support with selection and additional information

The door comes from the Mercedes brand, which guarantees compliance with factory standards of workmanship and body geometry. If necessary, compatibility with a specific vehicle equipment version can be verified, taking into account the placement on the vehicle, color, and other structural parameters. Thanks to this, the component will work well both for standard replacement and for more extensive body restoration work.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, panels, or complete door shells, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For those interested in the broader context of car modernization and the impact of replacing body and equipment elements on a car's character, an article describing the evolution of sports compacts may be helpful – you can find it here: Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – structural changes and VW car parts.