Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Left N/S Door Sill Cover W246 Cosmic Black - 191

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Left N/S Door Sill Cover W246 Cosmic Black is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. The paint finish in Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 allows for an aesthetic match to the factory body finish, and the OEM construction ensures proper fitment with the Mercedes bodywork. This is a practical solution for accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the factory look of the side sills.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1766980054-KB3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1766980054
• Substitutable numbers: A1766980054, A 176 698 00 54
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and body fitment

The presented side skirt has been designed as a component mounted on the left side of the vehicle, which guarantees correct geometry relative to the doors, wheel arches, and the lower edge of the sills. Thanks to a design consistent with Mercedes factory solutions, the component maintains proper rigidity and body lines, which is essential both for protecting the sills and for the visual consistency of the entire side of the car.

The trim serves as a functional component of the sill area, helping to shield the lower part of the bodywork from dirt and minor mechanical damage, while also enabling the restoration of the original side profile after body and paint repairs.

Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 paint finish

The component is finished in Cosmic Black Metallic - 191, characteristic of many Mercedes body configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures consistency with the vehicle's factory paint, which limits the scope of additional painting work after installation. A well-matched shade facilitates the integration of the trim with the remaining side panels, maintaining uniform color depth and gloss.

Such a finish is particularly beneficial when replacing a single component after local damage, when the goal is the most discreet repair possible and the preservation of the original character of the bodywork.

Characteristics of the used component

The side skirt comes from the used parts segment, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new OEM components. The used element retains the construction and geometry consistent with factory specifications, which facilitates correct installation and proper adhesion to the bodywork. This type of solution is often chosen for maintenance repairs when the priority is to combine the quality of an original part with a reasonable budget.

Thanks to the preservation of the original mounting structure, the trim allows for the use of standard attachment points, which simplifies work for the workshop and reduces the time required to fit the component to the sill.

Application in repairs and upgrades

The Mercedes W176 Side Skirt AMG Left N/S Door Sill Cover W246 Cosmic Black will work well both for typical accident repairs and for visually refreshing the side of the bodywork. It can be used in situations where the existing trim is mechanically damaged, corroded, or deformed, as well as when the vehicle owner aims to restore a consistent look to the sill area.

In practice, installing such a component allows you to:

• restore the correct side line of the vehicle after sill damage,
• replace a missing or deformed cover component,
• maintain aesthetic paint continuity in the Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 shade.

Part selection by numbers and technical support

When selecting Mercedes body components, it is worth using manufacturer markings and reference numbers to ensure full compatibility with a specific model version. For more advanced repair or upgrade projects, materials describing the principles of selecting OEM parts by factory markings may be helpful. To deepen your knowledge on working with original components and their identification, you can read the article Audi's five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to maintain it with original Audi parts, which discusses, among other things, a practical approach to searching for used parts by number.

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