Mercedes-Benz ML W163 Door Sill Side Cover Skirt Left N/S Teallite Blue 353

MERCEDES M-Class ML W163 Left Sill – Sill Trim is an original body part designed for installation on the left side of ML W163 series models. This used, factory part ensures a proper fit to the body, maintaining the vehicle's body line consistency and providing correct protection for the sill area. The blue finish allows for an aesthetic integration of the part with the existing paintwork, minimizing the scope of additional painting work.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1636900340-TLB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1636900340
• Substitutable numbers: A1636900340, A 163 690 03 40, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Blue
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Function of the Sill Trim

The presented left sill trim for Mercedes ML W163 is an exterior body element that protects the sill from mechanical damage and the effects of weather conditions. Mounted on the driver's side, it visually stabilizes the lower body line and helps maintain the correct geometry of the sill assembly.

This element is particularly important for:

• repairs after collisions in the sill and lower door area,
• body renovation with corrosion spots in the sill area,
• restoring the vehicle's factory appearance after previous, non-factory modifications.

Color and Visual Fit

The trim is finished in blue, which facilitates matching with the original paint configurations used in Mercedes ML W163 models. In many cases, this allows for limiting the painting scope to spot repairs or just polishing, depending on the condition of the specific unit.

Thanks to its factory origin, the part retains the correct embossing, shape, and contact line with the sill and doors, which translates to:

• correct fit with factory mounting points,
• consistent appearance of the vehicle's side body,
• no need for structural modifications.

Mounting and Usage Characteristics

The trim is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, using the factory mounting points provided by the manufacturer. A used body part of this type is a good choice for economical repairs, where maintaining original geometry and compatibility with other body panels is important.

The main advantages of using an original sill trim include:

• maintaining the factory body line on the ML W163 model,
• secure fit to existing sill mounts and covers,
• possibility of use in spot repairs without interfering with the sill structure.

Condition and Application in Body Repairs

The part is from disassembly and is offered as a used part, which helps reduce repair costs while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. This type of solution is often chosen by professional workshops specializing in accident repairs and renovation of older ML W163 models.

The sill trim is suitable for both comprehensive reconstruction of the side body and for individual replacement of a damaged part, when compliance with the original Mercedes design is a priority.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Mercedes Sill Trims category.

If you are interested in a broader context of using second-hand parts, including selection by OEM numbers and practical installation tips, it is worth reading the Global Parts guide: Used Automotive Electronics Onboard – Why Choose Second-Hand ECUs and Sensors?.