Mercedes W169 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Left N/S Mistral Blue Metallic - 955

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Left N/S Mistral Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Side Skirts group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Mistral Blue Metallic color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged sill, maintaining the factory character of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696110308-MBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696110308
• Substitutable numbers: A1696110308, A 169 611 03 08, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Mistral Blue Metallic - 955
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical characteristics and purpose

The presented left side skirt is designed specifically for the W169 series models, ensuring a proper fit to the body lines and correct integration with factory mounting points. The component belongs to the structural group responsible for protecting the sill area and providing an aesthetic finish to the lower part of the bodywork.

Placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for precise replacement of only the damaged section, without interfering with other body elements. This makes the repair more controlled and minimizes the risk of issues with geometry or panel alignment.

Mistral Blue Metallic color

The finish in Mistral Blue Metallic allows for visual consistency with the original body paint, provided the vehicle has the same color code. The metallic coating gives the side skirt an aesthetic appearance and blends well with the side profile of the car, which is important for both post-accident repairs and visual vehicle refurbishment.

For body and paint shops, this means less surface preparation and the possibility of limiting painting work to corrections and shade matching, rather than fully repainting a component of a different color.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

• Factory fit for the W169 series body structure.
• Proper shaping of the sill area for mounting and side protection of the vehicle.
• Color consistency thanks to the Mistral Blue Metallic paint.
• Possibility to replace only the left side skirt without interfering with other elements.
• A solution particularly useful for post-accident repairs and restorations.

Application in service practice

The left side skirt in Mistral Blue Metallic is suitable for professional body shops, workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, and individual users who want to restore the vehicle to its factory visual specification. The component allows for an organized repair of the sill area, which is significant for both aesthetics and the future resale value of the car.

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, trims, or additional moldings, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Side Skirts category.

Why choose used originals

In the face of rising costs of new components and limited availability of many references for premium class cars, used body parts represent a reasonable compromise between quality and budget. Original parts maintain the correct geometry, and their construction complies with the vehicle manufacturer's requirements, which facilitates installation and subsequent operation.

If you want to better understand why the market is increasingly choosing used OEM components for premium brands, it is worth reading the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why in 2026 used originals for premium cars (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche) are the hottest trend, which discusses this direction in the automotive industry in more detail.