Mercedes W245 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Mountain Grey Metallic - 787

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 Mountain Grey Metallic is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory finish in the Mountain Grey Metallic - 787 shade, it allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and restoring the aesthetics of the side section after repairs or a collision.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696111608-MG2
• 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: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the side skirt component

The right side skirt for the Mercedes B-Class W245 series plays an important structural and visual role in the vehicle's sill area. It is responsible for covering the lower part of the body, aligning the side line, and ensuring proper guidance of door edges and seals. Using the correct component from the Side skirts category reduces the risk of corrosion in critical points and facilitates proper drainage of debris from under the vehicle.

Selecting a dedicated side skirt for the specific generation of the Mercedes W245 allows for maintaining factory fitment with fenders, doors, and underbody covers, which translates into mounting stability and the reduction of unwanted vibrations while driving.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Mountain Grey Metallic - 787, characteristic of the paint palette used in Mercedes models. As a result, the side skirt can be used both as a target part without the need for full repainting, and as a base for potential color correction in a professional body and paint shop.

The metallic paint structure ensures consistency with other body panels in the same shade, which facilitates achieving an even transition between the side skirt, doors, and fenders. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, where precise restoration of the vehicle's original appearance is essential.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, in accordance with the factory body geometry of the Mercedes W245. The appropriate shaping of edges, embossments, and mounting points allows for the use of standard mounting solutions applied in this model, without the need to interfere with the body structure.

The original origin from the Mercedes range promotes maintaining proper rigidity in the sill area, which is important for both safety and comfort – it reduces squeaks, looseness, and improper door closing resulting from incorrect component fitment.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered side skirt is a used component, which makes it an attractive solution for economical body repair, especially in the case of older Mercedes W245 units. A properly selected used part allows for cost reduction while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications.

This solution works well both in accident repairs and in local renovations of the sill area, where it is important to combine a reasonable budget with maintaining the factory geometry and character of the vehicle.

Complementary Mercedes body components

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

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components in premium automotive and want to learn practical tips regarding cost-effective repairs and modifications, it is worth reading the article Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without loss of quality, which shows how to effectively use the secondary market while maintaining high quality standards.