Mercedes W169 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The paint in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade allows for a seamless match with the factory body finish, facilitating an aesthetic replacement of a damaged sill. This used component is a practical solution for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle's factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696110308-PLS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696110308
• Substitutable numbers: A1696110308, A 169 611 03 08, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The described side skirt has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W169 model and is mounted on the left side of the body. It is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the sill area, masking structural edges and protecting them from minor mechanical damage and dirt. Thanks to its factory profile, it ensures proper adhesion to the bodywork and maintains the vehicle's original side line.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Polar Silver Metallic - 761 allows for visual matching with factory-painted Mercedes vehicles in this shade. The metallic structure of the paint ensures a consistent visual perception with other body panels, which is particularly important for local repairs and the replacement of individual elements. In many cases, this reduces the need for full repainting, which shortens repair time and lowers costs.

Characteristics of the used component

The side skirt is a used component, which in practice means a favorable price-to-quality ratio while maintaining original geometry and mounting points. This type of component is particularly useful for maintenance repairs, where maintaining the factory shape and compatibility with other body elements is crucial. Using a pre-owned body part also helps reduce the consumption of new raw materials, which can be significant from the perspective of sustainable vehicle operation.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using an original side skirt in a Mercedes W169 ensures:

• preservation of the vehicle's factory side line and stylistic consistency,
• proper fitment to the mounting points in the sill area,
• easier installation due to compatibility with the body structure,
• aesthetic finish of the lower part of the body in a color consistent with the rest of the vehicle.

For body shops and individual users, this means a predictable installation process and a reduced risk of fitment issues.

Expanding the sill area repair in a Mercedes

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

Technical support and knowledge about modifications

When planning broader work on the body or drivetrain, it is worth using reliable sources of information. If you are interested in safe modifications and the conscious selection of used components, an article describing increasing power in sports models may be helpful – see how to safely increase the power of an Audi RS3 (DAZA) by purchasing used turbochargers. Although it concerns a different model, it demonstrates good practices when choosing used parts and planning modifications.