Mercedes SLK R172 Door Front Left N/S Diamond White Metallic - 799

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 R172 Door Front Left N/S Diamond White Metallic - 799 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the driver's side in the front part of the vehicle. The Diamond White Metallic paint finish ensures consistency with the factory color palette and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct repair of the side body area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1727200305-DWM
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1727200305
• Substitutable numbers: A1727200305, A 172 720 03 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Diamond White Metallic - 799
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented item is designed as a complete front left door for the Mercedes SLK R172 generation model, taking into account the factory body geometry and the character lines typical of this roadster. Its placement in the front zone on the driver's side guarantees proper alignment with the fender, rocker panel, and pillar, which facilitates achieving even panel gaps and correct closing.

The original door construction ensures compatibility with factory mounting points for hinges, locks, and internal hardware, which reduces the need for additional modifications during installation on the vehicle.

Diamond White Metallic color – repair benefits

The door is finished in Diamond White Metallic, identified by the paint code used in the Mercedes range. Metallic white allows for:

• maintaining visual consistency with other body panels,
• limiting the scope of painting to local color-matching touch-ups,
• easier color matching in professional paint shops thanks to the clear color designation.

For users who care about the aesthetics of the bodywork, this means the possibility of performing a repair in a technically correct manner, while maintaining the characteristic look of premium paint.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which means it is a used component that retains the manufacturer's original structure and design. This type of component is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where it is crucial to:

• maintain factory body geometry,
• preserve original character lines and edges,
• utilize existing mounting points for hardware.

Choosing original used doors for the Mercedes SLK R172 allows for a technically correct reconstruction of the side body section without the need to adapt aftermarket replacements with different manufacturing specifications.

Application in the body repair process

Mercedes SLK R172 Door Front Left N/S Diamond White Metallic - 799 will prove useful both for local post-collision repairs and for comprehensive vehicle restoration. This element can be used in situations where:

• the original door is deformed or corroded to a degree that makes economical repair impossible,
• it is necessary to replace the entire door panel to restore proper window operation and lock functionality,
• it is important to maintain compliance with the factory Mercedes bodywork standard.

Proper surface preparation and geometry control during installation allow for a durable repair effect, consistent with the requirements of body and paint service centers.

Repair expansion – Mercedes Doors and door panels

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 door skins, reinforcements, or additional panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

If you are also interested in the subject of regeneration and selection of elements affecting the vehicle's appearance, such as alloy wheels, you will find useful information in the article Used wheels like new: a guide to buying and refurbishing alloy wheels, which discusses the practical aspects of purchasing and refreshing components from the secondary market.