Mercedes W205 Side Skirt Left N/S Door Sill Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W205 Side Skirt Left N/S Door Sill Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body component from the Side skirts category, designed for installation on the left side of W205 series models. The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 paint finish ensures visual consistency with the factory bodywork and facilitates matching with the existing paint coating.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2056981354-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2056981354
• Substitutable numbers: A2056981354, A 205 698 13 54
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The described side skirt is dedicated to the sill area on the left side of the vehicle, where it is responsible for the aesthetic finish of the lower body edge and protects this part of the vehicle from dirt and minor mechanical damage. The design, tailored to the W205 platform, ensures proper adhesion to the body and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Color and paint matching

The finish in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is characteristic of many Mercedes W205 equipment configurations and allows for maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the vehicle. The metallic structure of the paint promotes even light reflection, which improves visual consistency with other body elements in the same shade.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt has been designed as a component for installation on the left side of the vehicle, taking into account the geometry of the sills and factory mounting points in the Mercedes W205. This allows for precise seating of the component without the need for interference with the body structure, which helps maintain the original rigidity and geometry of the bodywork.

Use in repairs and renovations

The product is suitable both for replacing a damaged skirt after a collision or corrosion, and for body renovation work where maintaining the original line of the sills is important. The used nature of the component allows for an economical restoration of the vehicle's factory appearance while maintaining compliance with the solutions used by the manufacturer.

Integration with other body elements

The side skirt works with adjacent components of the sill area and the lower part of the body, such as covers, overlays, or additional decorative strips. A correctly selected color and proper placement on the vehicle reduce the risk of differences in shade and mounting gaps, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

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

For those looking for additional information on the importance of original body and interior components in maintaining the brand's character, an article describing the impact of used parts on the manufacturer's DNA may be helpful – you can find it here: Audi and emotions in their purest form – the role of used parts in preserving the brand's character.