Mercedes R171 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Right O/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes R171 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Right O/S Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Finished in an elegant Obsidian Black Metallic color, it allows for a visually consistent addition or replacement of the factory side skirt, maintaining the characteristic Mercedes body styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1716980254-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1716980254
• Substitutable numbers: A1716980254, A 171 698 02 54
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the side skirt component

The described side skirt cover is dedicated for installation on the right side of the body, in the sill area, where it is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower edge of the bodywork and protects this part of the vehicle from typical operational damage. As a component structurally matched to the body line, it ensures proper adhesion to the bodywork and stable mounting at factory mounting points.

Using an original side skirt in this area allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the vehicle, while also reducing the risk of unprofessional fitting of replacements, which is important both for daily operation and for any potential future resale of the car.

Color: Obsidian Black Metallic – 197

The finish in Obsidian Black Metallic – 197 is characteristic of many Mercedes body configurations and allows for a visually harmonious integration with the vehicle's paint. The metallic structure of the paint coating provides color depth and attractive light refraction on the surface of the skirt, which emphasizes the side line of the body.

For users who are replacing a damaged component, color matching is of key importance – using a skirt in the same shade reduces the need for additional paint work or allows it to be simplified if the vehicle is already in this color.

Installation and operational characteristics

The side skirt is designed as a component matched to the factory mounting points in the body, which facilitates installation in workshop conditions. A correctly installed cover stabilizes the visual line of the sill, while also acting as protection against minor impacts and dirt from the road surface.

As a part from the Side skirts category, this element can be used both for post-accident repairs and for body renovation work, where it is important to restore the original appearance of the side part of the vehicle.

Condition and application in Mercedes vehicles

The offered item is in used condition, which means it comes from disassembly and may show signs of previous use, however, it retains the functionality necessary for further use. For many users, this represents a favorable compromise between the purchase cost and the ability to use an original body component.

Choosing an original side skirt for a Mercedes vehicle allows for maintaining compliance with the factory specification, which is important both for aesthetics and for proper fitment with other body elements in the sill area.

Expansion of side sill modernization

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 the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

Substantive support and selection of used components

When selecting used body components, as with mechanical sub-assemblies, it is worth paying attention to compatibility with a specific vehicle version, the condition of the surface, and the method of previous use. It may also be helpful to familiarize yourself with the principles of selecting used sub-assemblies to consciously assess the cost-effectiveness of such a solution.

Additional information on the approach to purchasing used components for a car, cost-effectiveness analysis, and compatibility issues is provided in the guide article Used gearbox – when is it worth it and what you need to remember, which discusses key aspects of choosing used parts in an economic and technical context.