Mercedes X164 Door Protective Strip Panel Rear Right O/S Obsidian Black 197

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Mercedes X164 Door Protective Strip Panel Rear Right O/S Obsidian Black 197 is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle body. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish ensures color consistency with the factory body finish while providing an aesthetic trim for the door area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1646902862-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646902862
• Substitutable numbers: A1646902862, A 164 690 28 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Part type: Door
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the strip

The presented strip is designed specifically for installation on the rear right side of the body of Mercedes X164 series vehicles. Its purpose is to protect the lower edge of the door against typical operational damage, such as minor impacts, scratches, or chips occurring during daily vehicle use. Thanks to its factory profile, the strip fits precisely to the shape of the door, which reduces the risk of leaks and unwanted stress on the bodywork. The properly selected geometry also facilitates correct alignment with adjacent body elements, which is important for both visual and functional reasons.

Obsidian Black Metallic finish

The strip is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic – 197, used as a factory standard in many Mercedes models. The metallic paint ensures consistency with the original body paint, which helps avoid shade differences visible in daylight or under workshop lights. Such a finish is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or spot body restoration when you want to maintain a uniform stylistic line of the vehicle. A well-matched strip in this color helps reduce the scope of additional paint work.

Benefits of using an original protective strip

Using an original strip from the Protective and decorative strips group in a Mercedes X164 vehicle offers a number of practical benefits:

• factory fit for the shape of the rear right door,
• preservation of the consistent body line and the characteristic styling of the model,
• reduced risk of corrosion in the door edge area thanks to the additional cover,
• possibility of an aesthetic replacement of a damaged element without interfering with the door structure. An element of this type is particularly useful for repairs after minor parking collisions, where mainly the outer door area is damaged while the structure remains intact.

Characteristics of the used element

The strip comes from disassembly, which means it is a used component that retains its factory geometry and mounting method. Such elements are often chosen for economical repairs when the priority is to combine original fitment with a reasonable purchase cost. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the surface condition and mounting points, as well as to match it to the specific vehicle unit in terms of equipment version and applied paint.

Expanding the body protection zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the sill area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes protective and decorative strips category. When planning broader bodywork, it is also worth paying attention to the selection of components from other vehicle systems. In the case of fuel system upgrades, a guide on the safe selection of parts from disassembly may be helpful, available in the article Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?.