Mercedes W169 Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Left N/S Kosmos Cosmic Black - 191

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 Kosmos Cosmic Black is an original side sill trim designed for installation on the driver's side. This component provides an aesthetic finish to the lower body edge while ensuring a consistent, factory-fit alignment with the body lines in the Kosmos Black Metallic - 191 shade. Thanks to its specific shape and mounting points, this side skirt allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged part without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696110308-KB
• 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: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The presented side skirt is designed as an external cover for the lower part of the door and the sill on the left side of the body. It protects the sill area from debris thrown up by the wheels and minor mechanical damage, while also visually streamlining the side profile of the body. The use of the original profile ensures proper adhesion to the bodywork and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Color and visual fit

The finish in the Kosmos Black Metallic - 191 shade allows for consistency with the body paint in the same color code. The metallic black blends well with other body components, reducing the need for additional paint work for vehicles in this color. For users who care about a uniform look of the side body section, this is a practical solution that enables the restoration of factory aesthetics.

Installation characteristics

The side skirt is intended for installation on the left side of the vehicle, in the sill area under the doors. The design of the component is adapted to the body geometry of the Mercedes W169 class, which facilitates correct seating and alignment with adjacent panels. The use of the original shape reduces the risk of leaks, protruding edges, or improper force distribution during operation.

Condition and service application

The component comes from disassembly and is intended for service applications as a replacement for a damaged side skirt. It is suitable for both post-accident repairs and the replacement of worn or corroded sill covers, where the priority is to maintain the original geometry and compatibility with the Mercedes body.

Benefits of using an original side skirt

Using a factory side skirt on the left side of the body allows you to:

• maintain the correct side profile of the vehicle and a consistent body appearance,
• ensure compatibility with factory mounting points and sill geometry,
• reduce the scope of additional adjustment work during body and paint repairs,
• restore the aesthetics of the sill area after mechanical damage or corrosion.

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, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

When planning broader service work on the body and associated systems, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of other vehicle components; in the case of the air conditioning system, the guide article Air conditioning compressor – symptoms of failure, causes, and safe replacement may be helpful, which makes it easier to assess the validity of installing used components.