Mercedes W176 Side Skirt Left N/S Door Sill Cover W117 W246 Cosmic Black - 191

Visual condition of the part

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

Left side sill trim for Mercedes W176 / W117 / W246 in Cosmos Black Metallic - 191 is an original sill strip designed for installation on the left side of the body. The element provides an aesthetic finish to the lower part of the body and stable coverage of the sill, contributing to a cohesive look of the vehicle's entire side line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2466980554-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2466980554
• Substitutable numbers: A2466980554, A 246 698 05 54, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Intended Use and Function of the Element

The presented sill strip is dedicated to Mercedes A-Class W176, CLA W117, and B W246 models, where it is responsible for covering and visually completing the sill area on the left side. Thanks to its factory profile, it adapts to the body's shape, facilitating correct alignment with the doors and wheel arches.

The element performs several key body functions:

• protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• stabilizes the vehicle's side line, improving the visual cohesion of the body,
• enables correct alignment of the door edges with the sill.

Color and Visual Matching

The strip is finished in the Cosmos Black Metallic - 191 shade, characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. Metallic black blends well with both dark and contrasting body colors, making it easier to maintain a cohesive car appearance after replacing the element.

Its placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for precise fitting to the factory mounting points. This ensures the correct geometry of the side line, and the gaps between the strip, doors, and wheel arches remain even.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The sill strip belongs to the category of Sill Trims, meaning it is designed as a body element operating in the lower part of the vehicle. The construction is intended for installation at the original mounting points, without the need for body modifications.

In practice, installation involves:

• correctly positioning the strip relative to the factory holes and clips,
• checking the fit with the doors and wheel arches on the left side,
• verifying the stability of the mounting after completion.

The product has a defined weight, which facilitates logistics and planning for installation in workshop or service conditions.

Condition and Service Application

The element comes from the used parts group, making it an attractive solution for accident repairs, visual corrections, or restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition while maintaining reasonable costs. Its original origin helps preserve the correct shape, geometry, and compatibility with factory mountings.

The strip is particularly suitable for situations where the existing side sill is damaged, deformed, or requires replacement for aesthetic reasons, and the priority is to maintain the factory appearance and correct fit of body elements.

Why Choose This Sill Strip

Choosing an original sill strip for your Mercedes helps reduce the risk of fitment issues, which are common with aftermarket parts. Maintaining the factory profile and the Cosmos Black Metallic - 191 color facilitates integration with the existing paint and other elements of the vehicle's side body.

If you need other sill trim elements and lower body covers for your Mercedes and want to maintain visual and technical consistency, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Sill Trims category.

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