Mercedes CLK C209 W209 Front Left Moulding Trim Cubanite Silver A2096902162

Mercedes CLK C209/W209 Front Left Wheel Arch Trim Strip in Cubanite Silver Metallic is an original body part designed for precise installation on the front left section of the car body. Thanks to its factory fit and correct wheel arch geometry, it ensures a cohesive look of the side profile and proper fender edge alignment. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the body's aesthetics after damage or replace a worn-out trim strip with a proven part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2096902162-CS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2096902162
• Substitutable numbers: A2096902162, A 209 690 21 62, Elegance, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented trim strip is designed specifically for Mercedes CLK C209/W209 models and is installed in the front left wheel arch area. The element's construction corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for proper alignment with the fender, bumper, and other side trim strips.

This part belongs to the body group related to Rear Wheel Arches and Fenders, but in this case, it serves as a finishing trim strip at the front of the vehicle, completing the side profile and protecting the body edge from minor mechanical damage.

Color and Surface Finish

The trim strip is factory painted in the Cubanite Silver Metallic shade, characteristic of many Mercedes CLK models of this generation. The metallic paint finish ensures consistency with the original body finish, and the appropriately selected shade facilitates visual matching with the vehicle's existing paintwork.

This solution often allows avoiding full painting of the part after installation, which reduces repair time and renovation costs for the wheel arch area. At the same time, it preserves the understated and elegant styling characteristic of this color version.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The trim strip is a dismantled part and is offered as a used body part. This means it may show signs of wear typical for aftermarket parts, while retaining the functionality and geometry necessary for correct installation. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining the vehicle's original character.

Choosing an original, used wheel arch trim strip allows for material and structural consistency with other body elements, which is important both aesthetically and technically for further bodywork and painting.

Application in Repairs and Upgrades

The front left wheel arch trim strip is particularly suitable for:

• Repairs after collisions in the front left part of the body,
• Renovation of the wheel arch area after corrosion or mechanical damage,
• Restoring the original look of the vehicle's side profile in Elegance trim versions.

Thanks to its factory profile, the element works well with adjacent panels, facilitating even gaps and an aesthetically pleasing transition between the fender and other body components.

Expanding the Scope of Service Work

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, trim strips, or edge finishes, check the available parts in the category Mercedes Rear Wheel Arches and Fenders.

For vehicle owners who are also considering improving interior ergonomics and more precise car handling, an article discussing the replacement of steering wheels with sport and premium versions may be helpful – you can find more information in the material Personalization and Ergonomics – When is it Worth Replacing the Steering Wheel with a Premium Model?.