Mercedes W176 Side Skirt Right O/S Door Sill Cover W117 W246 Polar Silver - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Right Sill Panel Polar Silver is an original body part designed for Mercedes A-Class, CLA, and B-Class models. This used, factory sill panel in Polar Silver Metallic – 761 allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged passenger-side sill, maintaining the vehicle's cohesive side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2466980654-PLS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2466980654
• Substitutable numbers: A2466980654, A2466901440, A 246 698 06 54, A 246 690 14 40
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and Fitment

The right sill panel is designed as an exterior body component mounted on the passenger side. Its construction matches the factory mounting points in Mercedes W176, W117, and W246 family vehicles, facilitating installation and preserving the original geometry of the car's side body.

This part comes from the Mercedes group, ensuring proper fitment with doors, wheel arches, and other sill covers without the need for modifications or custom-fit aftermarket parts.

Body Color and Finish

The sill panel is finished in Polar Silver Metallic – 761, allowing for visual consistency with the factory body paint in this color. The metallic finish gives the car's side a modern, understated character and complements the styling of Mercedes compact models.

For many users, minimizing painting costs is important. Using a part in the correct color significantly simplifies the visual repair process and reduces the time needed to restore the vehicle to an aesthetically pleasing condition.

Technical Characteristics of the Part

The sill panel belongs to the Sill Panels category, which are protective elements shielding the lower part of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle ensures it matches the factory shape of the sill and the lower edge of the door.

The product has a specified weight, which is important for selecting the mounting method and transportation, as well as for planning bodywork and painting. As a used part, it retains the structural parameters required for correct installation at the original mounting points.

Practical Application and Benefits of Installation

The use of this sill panel is particularly beneficial in cases of:

• repairing damage to the side of the body after a collision or scrape,
• replacing a corroded or deformed protective sill,
• restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition after body repairs,
• replacing a missing part after removal or an incomplete previous repair.

Installing an original sill panel helps maintain the car's proper side profile, which is important for both aesthetics and future resale value. A used OEM part is often a sensible compromise between cost and fitment quality.

Condition and Origin

The sill panel is offered as a used part, meaning it may show signs of wear typical for body components, while retaining its mounting functionality. This offers a practical solution for workshops and individual users in repairs where a combination of correct fitment and cost control is crucial.

If you need other body parts from the same vehicle group, such as sill covers or related side components, check the available parts in the Mercedes Sill Panels category.

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