Mercedes W176 Side Skirt Left N/S Door Sill Cover W117 W246 Mountain Grey - 787

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Side Skirt Left N/S Door Sill Cover W117 W246 Mountain Grey - 787 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the left side of Mercedes vehicles. Finished in an elegant Mountain Grey - 787 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent replacement of a damaged side skirt without compromising on fitment or build quality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2466980554-MG1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2466980554
• Substitutable numbers: A2466980554, A 246 698 05 54
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The left side skirt in Mercedes compact class models is responsible not only for the aesthetics of the side bodywork but also for maintaining the correct body line and protecting the cabin entry zone. The offered item from the Side skirts category is designed as a factory solution for Mercedes vehicles, which translates into proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other side panels.

The placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures compatibility with the body structure, and the applied mounting geometry allows for installation in place of the original part without the need for structural modifications.

Color and visual fitment

The finish in Mountain Grey - 787 is characteristic of the paint palette used in modern Mercedes models, which makes it easier to maintain a uniform look for the entire side of the vehicle. The metallic structure of the paint ensures consistency with the factory body finish, reducing the need for extensive painting of adjacent elements.

For users who want to restore the vehicle to a near-factory state after a collision or side skirt corrosion, using an original side skirt in the correct color is a technically safe and aesthetically predictable solution.

Technical characteristics and installation

The left side skirt intended for Mercedes W176 and W246 models has been developed as a component structurally compatible with factory mounting points. This allows for the use of existing body infrastructure, which facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and shortens repair time.

The product is an original Mercedes component, which means maintaining the correct geometry, material thickness, and profile matched to the factory body line. The used nature of the part allows for economical repair while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's solutions.

Application in the body repair process

Replacing the left side skirt is a typical operation during repairs following side damage, corrosion, or intensive use in harsh conditions. Using an original Mercedes side skirt allows for:

• restoring the correct side skirt line and gaps between body elements,
• ensuring stable support for door seals and side skirt covers,
• reducing additional fitting work during installation.

For body shops and users who care about the technical correctness of the repair, choosing an original left side skirt is a predictable solution in terms of installation and subsequent operation.

Integration with other Mercedes side skirt elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side skirt zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, trims, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

Why choose an original used side skirt

An original, used side skirt for a Mercedes allows you to maintain factory body parameters while reducing costs compared to new elements. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs of several-year-old vehicles, where it is crucial to combine technical correctness with a rational repair budget.

For drivers and workshops who want to better understand the advantages of using original used components instead of refurbished replacements in other vehicle systems, the following article may be helpful: Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is a more sensible choice than regeneration.