Mercedes W245 Protective Strip Right Rear O/S Fender Comet Grey 748 A1696983462

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W245 Protective Strip Right Rear O/S Fender Comet Grey is an original body component designed to protect the rear, right side of the vehicle. The trim in the Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic shade harmoniously integrates with the side line of the car, improving both protection and visual consistency. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory appearance of the vehicle in a functional and aesthetic manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696904262-KMG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696904262
• Substitutable numbers: A1696904262, A 169 690 42 62, A1696983462, A 169 698 34 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and function of the protective strip

The presented strip is designed as a protective element for the rear, right side zone of the body in the Mercedes B-Class W245 series. Its main task is to protect the painted surface against minor mechanical damage, such as scratches or low-impact hits, which often occur during daily vehicle use in the city and in parking lots.

Thanks to its precise profile, the strip fits the shape of the body, which reduces the risk of stress and leaks around the mounting points. The use of original geometry also facilitates installation and subsequent inspection of the component's condition during bodywork maintenance.

Color and visual fit

The strip is finished in Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic, which allows for consistency with the factory Mercedes paint palette. The metallic structure of the coating promotes even light distribution on the surface, making the element blend well with adjacent body panels.

Such color matching is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical ones – it reduces the need for additional painting during standard repairs, provided that the other body elements have retained a similar shade. As a result, replacing the strip can be carried out quickly and in a cost-predictable manner.

Installation and performance characteristics

The placement on the vehicle in the rear, right part of the body requires maintaining appropriate stiffness and stability of the mounting. The original design of the strip is prepared to work with factory mounting points, which facilitates the work of the body and paint shop and reduces the risk of improper fitment.

In practice, this means that:

• the element works with the side line of the body without the need for structural modifications,
• a correctly installed strip helps maintain an even gap between adjacent panels,
• the use of original geometry promotes the preservation of factory aerodynamics in the rear part of the vehicle.

Such properties are particularly important in post-accident repairs, where restoring the original body geometry and connection stability is crucial.

Component condition and use in repairs

The strip comes from the secondary market, which makes it an attractive option for repairs where a reasonable cost-to-quality ratio is a priority. A used body component allows for maintaining the original design specification while reducing expenses compared to a brand-new part.

This solution works especially well in situations where:

• the repair concerns local damage in the rear, right part of the body,
• maintaining the original character of the vehicle is important,
• quick availability of an element with factory shape and color is essential.

Integration with other body elements

The strip works with adjacent panels of the rear part of the vehicle, creating a coherent protective and visual system. A correctly selected element of this type helps limit the spread of damage to a larger surface of the body and also facilitates subsequent service work, as it clearly defines the boundaries of the repair zone.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the wheel arch and rear side area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, additional strips, or complementary panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.

Substantive support and project development

When planning broader work on the body or modernizing the car, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding vehicle construction and the selection of used parts. For those interested in a broader technical context and examples of modernization using secondary market elements, the article Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – structural changes and VW car parts may be helpful, as it shows how thoughtful component selection affects the durability and character of the car.