Mercedes A205 C205 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 A205 C205 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 vehicle. The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 paint finish ensures color consistency for vehicles in this configuration, while the factory-standard construction guarantees a perfect fit with the body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2057209826-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2057209826
• Substitutable numbers: A2057209826, A 205 720 98 26
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

These front right doors are dedicated to the A205 and C205 series bodies, ensuring compatibility with the factory geometry of the pillars, sills, and fenders in these versions. The front – right side placement allows for the direct replacement of a damaged component without the need for modifications to the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

The original design of the door ensures correct positioning of the hinges, lock, window, and seals, which translates into proper closing, airtightness, and reduced cabin noise. As a result, this component can be used both for post-accident repairs and for body reconstruction in vehicles undergoing comprehensive restoration.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, a popular dark metallic paint used on Mercedes models. This type of paint coating blends well with the body lines, and the metallic structure makes it easier to visually match other body panels with the same paint code.

In the case of body and paint repairs, using a door in the correct color reduces the scope of work for the painter – often, a simple correction or blending of adjacent elements is sufficient, which shortens the repair time and reduces the total cost of the process.

Functional characteristics

As a component from the Doors and door panels category, the product is responsible for protecting the side of the cabin, proper window operation, and integration with the vehicle's locking system. The design, intended for installation with factory accessories (hinges, lock, wiring harness, window, seals), allows for the retention of the original door functionality after transferring the equipment from the previous component.

The used condition means that the door comes from dismantling, which is a beneficial solution for repairs where maintaining the original sheet metal structure and compatibility with factory mounting points is crucial. Such components are often chosen by professional body shops where correct fitment and mounting stability are the priority.

Benefits of using original doors

• Factory geometry and panel shape matched to the A205/C205 series body lines.
• Designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle, consistent with the body structure.
• Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color, facilitating paint consistency.
• Suitable for use in post-accident repairs and body reconstruction.
• Time savings during fitting and adjustment relative to pillars and sills.

Body zone and additional components

When replacing the front right door shell, it is worth paying attention to the condition of adjacent panels, seals, and mounting elements. In many cases, it is beneficial to simultaneously check the hinges, lock, and window guides to ensure smooth opening and closing as well as proper sealing after installation.

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

Additional technical support

For major body repairs, there is often a need to verify the vehicle's lighting, especially if the damage involved the front of the car. In such cases, a guide on selecting and replacing headlights may be helpful, available in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses practical aspects of working with original lighting components.