Mercedes W639 Front Door Moulding Strip Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W639 Front Door Moulding Strip Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the driver's side. It provides an aesthetic finish to the lower edge of the door and additional protection against minor mechanical damage and dirt.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A6396900262-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A6396900262
• Substitutable numbers: A6396900262, A 639 690 02 62
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Application and function in the Mercedes W639 body

The presented moulding is dedicated to the front left door of the Mercedes W639 model, ensuring it maintains the factory body line and proper fitment with the door panel. The component is mounted on the side of the vehicle body, where it serves a protective function and visually organizes the lower part of the door, reducing the risk of paint chips and minor dents.

Thanks to a design consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications, the moulding works with the original mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for consistency with other side trim elements.

Color and visual fitment

The moulding is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, which allows for a consistent match to bodywork painted in the same shade. The metallic black emphasizes the side line of the vehicle while effectively masking typical operational dirt.

Selecting a component in the correct color reduces the need for additional painting and speeds up the process of restoring the vehicle to a uniform, factory appearance. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and when replacing individual trim elements.

Installation characteristics

The moulding is intended for installation on the front left door, in the lower part of the panel. The design of the component is prepared to work with the factory mounting solutions used in the Mercedes W639, which facilitates correct alignment with the door edge and adjacent body panels.

During installation, it is recommended to follow the proper sequence of bodywork and painting procedures and to check the gap lines to fully utilize the advantage of the factory-fit geometry of the moulding to the shape of the door.

Condition and origin of the component

The offered moulding is a used part, sourced from the dismantling of a Mercedes vehicle. Such components are frequently chosen for operational and post-accident repairs when the priority is to maintain the original construction and compatibility with other body elements.

Choosing an original moulding from the secondary market allows for a favorable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's factory standards.

Benefits of using an original protective moulding

Using an original door moulding on a Mercedes W639 brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining a consistent side body line and aesthetic appearance of the vehicle,
• protection of the lower part of the door against minor mechanical damage,
• secure fitment to factory mounting points,
• reduction of the need for additional installation modifications.

Thanks to this, the component will prove useful both for local repairs and for more extensive restoration of the side bodywork.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area of your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes protective and decorative strips category.

For drivers interested in a broader modernization of the drivetrain and adjusting driving characteristics to their own preferences, the guide article Dismantled drive axles and differentials – how to choose gear ratios for your driving style may be helpful, as it discusses practical aspects of selecting used components and their operation.