Mercedes W176 Front Seat Sport Left N/S Heated Half Leather Fabric Black Artico

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W176 Front Seat Sport Left N/S Heated Half Leather Fabric Black Artico is an original interior equipment component, designed for dynamic driving and increased driver comfort. The combination of fabric upholstery with a half-leather finish provides stable body support and a pleasant feel during daily use. Thanks to its factory design, the seat is perfectly matched to the geometry of the A-Class W176 cabin, which translates into an ergonomic seating position behind the wheel.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1769108301-4
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1769108301
• Substitutable numbers: A1769108301, A 176 910 83 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Seat construction and purpose

The sports front seat is designed for the left side of the cabin, in the driver's area. The contoured backrest and seat cushion are designed to better hold the body during acceleration, braking, and cornering. The use of Artico half-leather combined with fabric creates a finish with balanced firmness, suitable for both daily city driving and longer journeys.

The black upholstery blends well with most interior configurations of the Mercedes A-Class W176, facilitating the aesthetic replacement of a damaged seat or upgrading the cabin to a more sporty version.

Usage comfort and heating function

The built-in seat heating improves thermal comfort in colder months, accelerating the warming of the seat and backrest area compared to standard equipment. This solution is particularly beneficial for frequent short trips, where the vehicle's interior does not have time to warm up evenly from the air vents.

The sports profile of the seat promotes a correct position behind the wheel, which can reduce muscle fatigue during longer drives. The upholstery materials used are selected to ensure proper friction between clothing and the seat, which stabilizes the driver without the need for excessive seatbelt tensioning.

Integration with the Mercedes W176 interior

The original sports seat from the Seats and Benches range for the Mercedes A-Class W176 has been designed for full integration with factory floor mounting points and the standard interior architecture. This allows for maintaining a consistent line with the dashboard, center console, and door panels in relation to the shape of the seat and backrest.

The black color scheme of the upholstery makes it easy to match with existing interior elements, such as the steering wheel, center console, or door panels, allowing for an aesthetic replacement of a single seat without the need to interfere with other cabin components.

Used seat application and practical aspects

The item comes from dismantling, which allows for an economical replacement of a damaged seat while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing a used sports seat with heating is a beneficial solution for users who want to restore full interior functionality or upgrade its standard without investing in new components.

Before installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the equipment of the specific vehicle, particularly regarding the electrical installation responsible for powering the heating and communication with safety systems.

Interior expansion and related elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional seats, a rear bench, or headrests, check the available parts in the Mercedes Seats and Benches category.

To better plan your cabin upgrade and assess the impact of replacing seats on driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle, it is worth reading the guide: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car. Additional information on the impact of original used parts on the vehicle's resale price is provided in the article Original used parts vs. car resale price – how not to lose money?.