Mercedes W245 Rear Fender Protective Strip Left N/S Night Black-696 A1696983362

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W245 Rear Fender Protective Strip Left N/S Night Black-696 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The strip serves as a functional fender edge guard, improving paint protection and maintaining the visual consistency of the bodywork in an elegant Night Black Metallic color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696904162-NIB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696904162
• Substitutable numbers: A1696904162, A 169 690 41 62, A1696983362, A 169 698 33 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Night Black Metallic - 696
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The rear left fender protective strip for the Mercedes W245 model is responsible for protecting the sensitive wheel arch area against minor mechanical damage and stone chips. As a component from the Doors and door panels group, it contributes to the side line of the body, ensuring proper edge alignment and stable adhesion to the paneling.

Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle allows for precise fitting to the factory body geometry, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Night Black Metallic - 696, characteristic of many Mercedes paint configurations. This allows the protective strip to maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional painting when matched to the same color code.

The metallic black blends well with both dark and contrasting body shades, facilitating integration with the vehicle's existing styling and allowing for an aesthetic finish to the rear fender area.

Installation characteristics

As an original component designed for a specific model, the protective strip is engineered for factory mounting points on the rear left side of the body. This simplifies workshop installation and ensures proper fitment with adjacent body panels.

The component from the Doors and door panels category can be used both for local repair of a damaged fender and for broader body and paint work, where restoring the original body line is essential.

Condition and service application

The product is offered as a used part, which is a sensible solution for accident repairs and for restoring the vehicle's factory appearance without the need for expensive new components. Its original origin promotes compatibility with the body structure and proper fitment with other panels.

The rear left fender protective strip is suitable for both professional body and paint shops and workshops specializing in comprehensive Mercedes body restoration.

Complementary Mercedes body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

Additional technical and service information

When selecting body components, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the placement on the vehicle and the paint color to limit the scope of additional installation and finishing work. In case of doubts regarding the scope of repair or the cost-effectiveness of replacing individual body components and mechanical parts, expert materials on selecting original used parts may be helpful, such as the article Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration?, which discusses the practical aspects of using original components from the secondary market.