Mercedes W176 Side Skirt Right O/S Door Sill Cover W117 W246 Calcite White - 650

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Side Skirt Right O/S Door Sill Cover W117 W246 Calcite White is an original body component from the Side Skirts group, designed for installation on the right side of Mercedes vehicles. Finished in the factory Calcite White - 650 color, it allows for a visually consistent repair or replacement of a damaged side skirt without the need for trial-and-error paint matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2466980654-CW1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2466980654
• Substitutable numbers: A2466980654, A 246 698 06 54
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Calcite White - 650
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

The offered side skirt cover is a body component mounted on the right side of the vehicle, dedicated to Mercedes W176, W117, and W246 series models. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a proper fit to the shape of the sill, correct edge alignment, and compatibility with the vehicle's body mounting points.

The Calcite White - 650 color matches the popular shade of white used by the manufacturer, which facilitates maintaining a uniform side profile of the vehicle after repair. The component is suitable for both replacing a damaged trim and for bodywork and painting projects where maintaining the factory geometry of the sill is required.

Technical characteristics of the component

The side skirt cover belongs to the group of structural side shields that serve both protective and aesthetic functions. It is designed to:

• protect the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• work stably with the factory mounting points in the sill,
• maintain a consistent flow of the body's side line,
• allow for removal and reinstallation if service is required.

The product has a specific weight, which is important when selecting body components for transport and installation, as well as when planning work with a lift or service stands.

Condition, origin, and service application

The item is in used condition, which allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original body structure. This type of part works well in:

• post-accident repairs of the side body section,
• refurbishment of fleet vehicles,
• restoring the factory appearance after parking damage,
• visual car refreshment projects without interfering with the load-bearing structure.

Manufacturer markings and interchangeable numbers are assigned to this specific reference, which facilitates verification of compatibility with service catalogs and parts selection systems.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using an original side skirt cover in Calcite White - 650 allows for reducing the scope of painting work and shortening repair time. Key advantages include:

• factory fit to the body – proper geometry and alignment with doors and other side elements,
• color consistency – no need to experiment with the shade of white,
• maintaining the original design line – important for vehicles serviced to the manufacturer's standard.

This solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint shops as well as users who want to keep their car in a configuration close to the factory state without excessive costs.

Expanding the sill area repair

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 trims, check the available parts in the Mercedes Side Skirts category.

Additional technical support

For larger service projects, including those involving the drivetrain, guide materials regarding diagnostics and component selection may be helpful. In such a case, it is worth reading the article Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of parts for the drivetrain, which discusses practical aspects of working with drive components and the selection of appropriate parts, including used ones.