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 category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The paint in the Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 shade ensures visual consistency with Mercedes' factory color palette, facilitating the aesthetic replacement of a damaged side skirt without the need for costly color matching of non-factory parts.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696111608-KB3
• 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 component

The right side skirt for the Mercedes B-Class W245 is responsible for the stable finishing of the lower body edge on the passenger side. This component contributes to the vehicle's side profile, helps protect the sill area from road debris, and serves as an essential part of the vehicle's visual structure. Thanks to the factory profile, proper fitment with doors, wheel arches, and other side panels is maintained.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 allows for maintaining a uniform, metallic body surface in the dark shade characteristic of this Mercedes paint version. This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a single component after a collision or corrosion, when you want the most consistent match possible to the existing paint without the need for a full repaint of the entire side of the vehicle.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt has been designed as a part dedicated to the specific W245 model, which translates into correct geometry, mounting points, and compatibility with factory covers and seals. Positioning on the right side of the vehicle eliminates the issues associated with universal replacements, and the use of an original side skirt facilitates bodywork and painting, reducing the need for additional modifications.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The item is in used condition, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with the preservation of original Mercedes structural quality. Choosing such a part is a good solution for post-accident repairs, body restoration, or preparing a car for sale, where proper fitment and control of the service budget are important.

Expanding the repair area and related components

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

More about the advantages of original used parts

To better understand why original used Mercedes body components often represent a favorable compromise between quality and repair cost, it is worth reading the article Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?, which discusses the practical aspects of operating and servicing these vehicles.