Mercedes W245 Side Skirt Trim Door Sill Cover Left N/S Comet Grey Metallic - 748

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W245 Left Sill Comet Grey Metallic - 748 is an original body part from the Sill Mouldings category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in the attractive Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged sill, maintaining visual consistency with the car's factory paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696111508-KMG1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696111508
• Substitutable numbers: A1696111508, A1696102108, A 169 611 15 08, A 169 610 21 08
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

The presented left sill has been designed as a structural body component for the W245 series, preserving factory mounting points and geometry. This ensures predictable installation and that the body line remains consistent with the manufacturer's original design. Its placement on the left side of the vehicle ensures proper alignment with the doors, wheel arches, and other side panels.

The Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic - 748 color allows for visual matching with the factory paint, reducing the scope of potential paintwork and facilitating a uniform appearance of the body. This is particularly important for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to its original factory specifications.

Function in Body Structure

Sill mouldings in the W245 model play an important role in stiffening the side of the body and protecting the lower edge of the car body from mechanical damage. Using the correct left sill helps to:

• maintain the correct geometry of the body's side section,
• increase resistance to damage from daily use,
• reduce the risk of corrosion in critical structural points,
• maintain compatibility with factory support and mounting points.

By using an original sill moulding dedicated to the W245, body and paint shops can work with predictable component parameters, leading to a stable final repair result.

Condition of the Part and Practical Application

The offered left sill is a used part, making it a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. This type of part is particularly useful for repairing daily-driven vehicles where a sensible balance between quality and repair budget is important. Choosing a used sill moulding helps to reduce costs without compromising factory fitment.

The part is suitable for both professional body shops and for owners who personally oversee body repairs and expect compatibility with the vehicle's factory structure and color consistency with the Kometgrau Comet Grey Metallic paint.

Application in Renovation and Modernization Projects

The left sill for the W245 in metallic grey is a good choice for renovating heavily used cars, where the lower parts of the body are particularly exposed to damage. It can be used in standard accident repairs as well as in body refresh projects where restoring a cohesive look to the side of the vehicle is a priority.

If you are planning broader visual modifications or body tuning, it is also worth consulting advice on selecting used components – practical tips can be found in the article Buying Used Car Parts – Common Mistakes When Choosing Parts for Tuning, which helps in making informed decisions when working on a vehicle.

Related Mercedes Body Parts

If you plan to replace multiple side elements, sills, or covers on the same model during one repair, it is worth considering selecting components from the same series to maintain assembly and color consistency. To facilitate the assembly of a repair kit for this model, check the available parts in the Mercedes Sill Mouldings category.