Mercedes-Benz W245 Protective Strip Right Rear Fender Polar Silver A1696983462

Mercedes-Benz W245 Protective Strip Right Rear Fender Polar Silver is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for precise installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. It ensures a seamless finish to the side body line, protecting the fender edge from mechanical damage while maintaining the factory character of the paint in the Polar Silver Metallic – 900 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696904262-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696904262
• Substitutable numbers: A1696904262, A 169 690 42 62, A1696983462, A 169 698 34 62, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The described protective strip is specifically designed for the rear right section of the W245 generation Mercedes B-Class. Its purpose is to shield the fender edge from typical operational damage, such as minor impacts, scratches, or chips occurring during daily driving and parking. Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body model, the correct contours, bending radii, and contact lines with adjacent panels are maintained, which facilitates installation and helps preserve the consistent appearance of the vehicle's side.

Color and paint matching

The component is factory-finished in the Polar Silver Metallic – 900 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes W245 configurations. Using the original metallic color allows for the aesthetic integration of the strip with the existing body paint, without the need for additional painting, provided the color code matches the vehicle. The metallic coating promotes uniform light reflection, which reduces the visibility of minor shade differences between adjacent panels and improves the overall presentation of the car's side.

Installation characteristics

The Mercedes-Benz W245 Protective Strip Right Rear Fender is a component intended for installation in a specific body location, which minimizes the risk of mismatch. The design, based on the solution used by the vehicle manufacturer, allows for the use of factory mounting points and the maintenance of proper geometry relative to the door, wheel arch, and bumper. This approach facilitates bodywork and paint repairs, shortens repair time, and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered component is used, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the vehicle to a near-factory state while keeping costs reasonable. Using an original strip from the secondary market allows for maintaining dimensional compatibility with other body panels, which is particularly important when precisely setting gaps and joint lines in the rear fender zone.

Benefits of using an original strip

Using an original protective strip in Polar Silver Metallic – 900 offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining a consistent side body line in the W245 model,
• reducing the visibility of bodywork and paint repair marks,
• better fit to factory mounting points compared to aftermarket replacements,
• the possibility of economical repair while maintaining the original character of the vehicle.

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

Additional technical support

When planning broader service work, it is worth considering the condition of other vehicle systems as well, especially during periods of high temperatures. In the context of optimizing operating and repair costs, our guide on the cooling system may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Summer heat vs. cooling system: used radiators and fans as a guarantee of savings.