Mercedes-Benz W245 Protective Strip Left Rear Fender Polar Silver A1696983362

Mercedes-Benz W245 Protective Strip Left Rear Fender Polar Silver is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in Pure Silver Metallic - 900 paint, it allows for maintaining color consistency of the bodywork and restoring the factory look of the vehicle's side area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696904162-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696904162
• Substitutable numbers: A1696904162, A 169 690 41 62, A1696983362, A 169 698 33 62, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The rear left fender protective strip plays an important role in protecting the lower part of the bodywork from dirt, minor mechanical damage, and the influence of weather conditions. This element completes the side line of the body, ensuring an aesthetic transition between the fender and the door area, which is particularly important in Mercedes-class vehicles.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific B W245 model, the strip works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper alignment with other body panels.

Color and visual fit

The finish in Pure Silver Metallic - 900 allows for maintaining a uniform style of the side bodywork without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has the same paint code. The metallic coating blends well with the styling line of the Mercedes B W245, emphasizing the characteristic creases and edges of the fender.

Its placement on the vehicle in the rear left part of the body makes this element particularly exposed to dirt and stone chips, which is why its proper selection and replacement are significant for both visual and practical reasons.

Installation characteristics

The cover has been designed as a part dedicated to a specific generation of the Mercedes B-Class, which translates into proper alignment with the door and fender as well as stable seating in factory mounting points. Such a design limits the need for additional modifications and allows for efficient replacement of a damaged element during bodywork repairs.

The product comes from the used body parts segment, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-quality ratio and the possibility of maintaining the original geometry and character of the bodywork without resorting to replacements with uncertain fitment.

Practical application and benefits

The use of this fender protective strip is particularly recommended for:

• post-accident repairs of the rear left part of the body,
• removing corrosion spots in the area near the fender and doors,
• restoring a consistent side line after previous, non-original repairs.

Choosing an original Mercedes body component allows for maintaining factory gaps between panels, which is important for both aesthetics and the subsequent resale of the vehicle. Additionally, using parts from the same construction group minimizes the risk of installation problems and the need for shape adjustments.

Expanding repairs within the bodywork

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