Mercedes R172 Door Sill Side Cover AMG Skirt Left N/S Palladium Silver - 792

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes R172 Door Sill Side Cover AMG Skirt Left N/S Palladium Silver is an original side skirt designed for installation on the driver's side. The component provides an aesthetic finish to the lower body section while serving as a functional cover for the sill area, maintaining the characteristic sporty look of the AMG version. Thanks to the factory paint in Palladium Silver Metallic - 792, it perfectly matches the bodywork in the same color code.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1726980054-PAL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1726980054
• Substitutable numbers: A1726980054, A 172 698 00 54
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Palladium Silver Metallic - 792
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and fitment

The described side skirt has been designed specifically for Mercedes R172 models in the AMG version and is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle. This ensures the preservation of factory geometry, the correct profile, and mounting points, which translates into precise fitment with the bodywork and adjacent body panels.

The original origin of the component allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with other AMG package components, without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket replacements. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restoring the car to its factory specification.

Color and surface finish

The trim is factory-painted in Palladium Silver Metallic - 792, which enables an aesthetic replacement of a damaged component in cars with the same body color. The metallic paint coating ensures a consistent visual effect with the remaining panels, and the appropriately selected shade of silver emphasizes the dynamic side line of the body.

For users who care about color details, this is a beneficial solution as it minimizes the need for additional painting and makes it easier to maintain a uniform appearance of the entire bodywork.

Functional characteristics of the component

As an item from the Side skirts group, this side cover performs several key functions:

• protects the lower part of the body in the sill area against minor mechanical damage,
• visually stabilizes the side line of the vehicle, giving it an AMG sporty character,
• enables the restoration of correct aerodynamics in the lower part of the body side after damage to the original trim.

The product comes from disassembly, which allows for an economical replacement of the component while maintaining the original quality of workmanship and fitment characteristic of the Mercedes brand.

Professional application and installation

The Mercedes R172 AMG side skirt is intended both for body and paint workshops and for conscious users independently collecting body components. Thanks to the factory shape and preparation for original mounting points, the installation proceeds in an orderly and predictable manner, without the need for interference with the sill structure.

The component will work particularly well in situations where the goal is to restore the vehicle to a state close to factory condition after side damage or when converting the body to AMG specification using original components from disassembly.

Configuration expansion and retrofit

For those planning broader visual or technical modifications to the vehicle, an interesting addition may be a professional retrofit using used elements from higher equipment versions. You can find more on this topic in the article: Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars – how to wisely use used parts.

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