Mercedes W245 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Cosmic Black Metallic - 191

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W245 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Finished in the attractive Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 color, it allows for a visually consistent match with the factory paint and helps maintain the aesthetics of the side body section.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696111608-KB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696111608
• Substitutable numbers: A1696111608, A 169 611 16 08, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the sill component

The right side skirt for the Mercedes W245 class is responsible for covering the lower edge of the body and providing an aesthetic finish to the sill area. This element visually stabilizes the side line, masks any structural irregularities, and serves as an important protective component against dirt and minor mechanical damage resulting from daily use.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body generation, the installation process is straightforward, utilizing factory mounting points. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, sill restoration, or returning the vehicle to a condition close to its original state.

Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 color and visual matching

The finish in Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 ensures consistency with the factory Mercedes paint palette, which facilitates the integration of the component with other body panels. The metallic structure of the paint allows for a harmonious transition between the sill, doors, and fenders, reducing the need for additional paint work or the scope thereof.

Such color matching is particularly important for local repairs, where minimizing shade differences and maintaining a uniform, aesthetic side line is crucial. A well-chosen side skirt reduces the risk of visible paint transitions and improves the overall visual impression of the vehicle.

Vehicle placement and installation aspects

The component is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, which allows for clear identification of its position within the body structure. This makes it easier to plan the scope of body and paint work and to select other side components, such as covers or overlays, without the risk of confusion regarding the installation side.

As a part from the Side skirts group, the sill works with the factory mounting points and the body geometry of the Mercedes W245. This facilitates maintaining the correct sill line, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper closing of doors and the tightness of seals.

Product characteristics and practical application

The offered element is a used product, which makes it an attractive solution for economical vehicle repair, especially in the case of older models. Choosing an original side skirt from the same model series allows for maintaining structural compatibility with the rest of the body and reduces the risk of fitment issues typical of aftermarket parts with universal geometry.

The side skirt will prove useful both for local repairs after mechanical damage and for larger restoration work within the sills and the lower part of the body. It is a practical solution for body shops and individual users who want to restore the vehicle's aesthetic appearance while keeping costs reasonable.

Support with part selection and additional resources

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 moldings, check out the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

When selecting body components, correct identification by OEM numbers and compliance of the paint code with the factory vehicle specification is particularly important. To reduce the risk of errors and returns, it is worth using the practical tips described in the article Online parts shopping without risk – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility by OEM numbers and paint codes, which discusses, among other things, the verification of components for Mercedes vehicles.