Mercedes W245 Side Skirt Trim Door Sill Cover Left N/S Night Black Metallic 696

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mercedes W245 Side Skirt Trim Door Sill Cover Left N/S Night Black Metallic is an original side skirt trim designed for factory installation on this model's body. The component provides an aesthetic finish to the lower edge of the bodywork while serving as a practical cover for the sill area. Thanks to its precise fit for the Mercedes W245 structure and the retention of the original Night Black Metallic paint, the part allows for a visually and technically consistent vehicle repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696111508-NIB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696111508
• Substitutable numbers: A1696111508, A1696102108, A 169 611 15 08, A 169 610 21 08, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Night Black Metallic - 696
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and body fitment

The presented side skirt trim is designed as a component mounted on the left side of the Mercedes B-Class W245 generation body. The original mounting geometry allows for installation into factory body points without the need for modifications or reshaping. This ensures that the car's correct side line is maintained and the gaps between body panels remain uniform.

The trim operates in a sensitive area of the body – the sill zone – where components are exposed to dirt, water, and minor impacts. A properly selected profile provides protection for the lower part of the doors and the sill, reducing the risk of mechanical damage and accelerated corrosion.

Color and surface finish

The element is finished in the factory color Night Black Metallic 696, characteristic of the Mercedes paint palette. The metallic black ensures consistency with the original body paint, which facilitates post-accident repairs and the replacement of individual components without the need for repainting the entire side of the vehicle.

The factory surface finish allows for:

• maintaining a uniform shade with the remaining body elements,
• reducing the scope of paint work when replacing the trim,
• preserving the original visual character of the car.

Technical and structural characteristics

The side skirt trim belongs to the Side Skirt Trims category, meaning it serves both a protective and aesthetic function in the lower part of the side body zone. The construction was developed to work with the factory mounting points on the Mercedes W245, which translates into stable seating of the element during operation.

The product has assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates compatibility verification with a specific equipment version and vehicle year. The weight of the element specified in the documentation is important for logistics, as well as for selecting the method of installation and transport in service conditions.

Use in vehicle repairs and restoration

The original left-side side skirt trim is particularly suitable for situations where it is necessary to replace a damaged element after a collision, parking scrape, or as a result of corrosion. Using a part from the same model series allows for maintaining:

• factory fitment with the doors and other side panels,
• the correct sill line and visual sill transition,
• compatibility with the original Night Black Metallic paint.

As a result, the repair is more predictable, and the final effect is closer to factory standards than when using universal profile replacements.

Benefits of choosing an original Mercedes side skirt trim

Choosing an original side skirt trim for the Mercedes W245 is a beneficial solution both technically and aesthetically. Maintaining the consistency of body components is important not only for daily use but also for the vehicle's subsequent value on the secondary market. Properly selected sill elements help maintain an attractive appearance of the side body and reduce the risk of unprofessional modifications.

If you want to better understand how using original used parts affects the car's resale value, it is worth reading the article Original used parts vs. resale price – how not to lose money?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting body components and other sub-assemblies.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the sill area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Mercedes Side Skirt Trims category.