Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Left N/S Door Sill Cover W246 South Seas Blue - 162

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Left N/S Door Sill Cover W246 South Seas Blue in South Seas Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the driver's side. It provides an aesthetic and functional finish to the lower side of the vehicle, ensuring a consistent look with the factory AMG package and solid protection for the sill area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1766980054-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1766980054
• Substitutable numbers: A1766980054, A 176 698 00 54
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

The presented left AMG side skirt is dedicated to Mercedes A-Class W176 and B-Class W246 models equipped with the AMG styling package. The component is mounted on the left side of the vehicle, along the sill, as an external cover and finish for the lower part of the bodywork.

The original design ensures proper fitment with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the body line consistent with the manufacturer's design. As a result, the side skirt integrates well with other AMG package elements, such as bumpers or wheel arch covers.

Color and finish

The side skirt is finished in South Seas Blue Metallic, a characteristic metallic paint from Mercedes. This color allows for consistency with the originally painted bodywork, without the need for additional color matching when replacing the part on a vehicle of the same color.

The metallic finish emphasizes the side line of the car, and with proper surface preparation, it can also be repainted in a different color if the vehicle has undergone individual visual modifications.

Functional characteristics

As an item in the Side skirts category, this sill cover performs several key functions:

• protects the lower part of the body side against dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• visually stabilizes the sill line, improving the optical perception of the car's silhouette,
• supports the aerodynamics of the side part of the body as part of the AMG package.

The product comes from dismantling, which allows for maintaining the original geometry and material consistent with Mercedes factory standards, while simultaneously providing a cost-effective solution for accident repairs or replacing worn-out components.

Installation area and technical aspects

The side skirt is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill area, between the wheel arches. The construction is prepared to work with factory brackets and mounts, which limits the need for additional bodywork modifications or adjustments to the component.

Before installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific body version and compare the shape and mounting points with the currently installed side skirt to ensure proper seating and tightness of connections with adjacent panels.

Use in repairs and upgrades

The original left AMG side skirt in South Seas Blue Metallic will work well both for repairs after mechanical damage and for visually refreshing the vehicle. It is particularly useful when you want to maintain the stylistic consistency of the AMG package and the factory character of the car.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

For a broader perspective on selecting original body components from the secondary market, it is worth reading the guide: The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts, which helps in making informed choices when selecting used components for popular car models.