Mercedes W209 Side Skirt Right O/S Door Sill Cover Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W209 Right Sill Panel Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original, used sill trim designed for the right side of the body, ideal for professional repair or aesthetic replacement of the sill element. Thanks to the factory color Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, the part allows for paint consistency and reduces the scope of additional painting work. This is a practical solution for workshops and users who care about the technical correctness and visual coherence of their Mercedes car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2096980254-OB2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2096980254
• Substitutable numbers: A2096980254, A 209 698 02 54
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

The sill trim from the Sill Trims category is designed specifically for the Mercedes W209 model, intended for the right side of the vehicle. This means precise profiling to the factory body line, appropriate mounting points, and compatibility with the original sill geometry. The element comes from the Mercedes line, ensuring adherence to manufacturer standards in terms of construction, rigidity, and assembly compatibility.

Placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for precise replacement of a damaged sill without interfering with other body elements. For body and paint shops, this means a predictable installation process and the ability to maintain factory gaps and body lines.

Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 Paint Finish

The factory color Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is a popular, elegant shade of metallic black used on many Mercedes models. Using the original paint finish on the sill allows for limiting the painting scope to potential touch-ups, which shortens repair time and facilitates visual matching with the rest of the body. The metallic paint structure ensures consistent light reflection with other body panels in the same color.

For the user, this means an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of the part, and for the service center, it allows for optimizing the renovation process without the need for full painting of the entire side of the vehicle.

Purpose and Application in Repairs

The used Mercedes sill trim is particularly suitable for the following service scenarios:

• repairing mechanical damage to the sill after a collision or scrape,
• replacing a corroded body element with a part in better technical condition,
• restoring the original appearance of the vehicle after local body repairs,
• restoration projects where maintaining the original Mercedes body character is important.

Due to its original Mercedes origin, the part is especially recommended where compliance with service documentation and predictable long-term part performance are crucial.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The part comes from the used body parts segment, allowing for a combination of reasonable repair costs with the preservation of original sill construction. Choosing a used Mercedes sill trim is beneficial both economically and ecologically – it reduces the consumption of new raw materials while enabling repairs using a component that complies with factory standards.

For workshops and service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand, this is a practical parts base that facilitates repairs that meet customer expectations in terms of vehicle quality and appearance.

Compatibility, Identification, and Part Selection

The sill trim is an OEM part, which simplifies identification and selection based on manufacturer documentation. When fitting to a specific vehicle instance, it is worth paying attention to:

• W209 body model compatibility,
• vehicle placement – right side,
• body color in the Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 shade.

This approach minimizes the risk of ordering errors and speeds up the installation process, which is important for both professional workshops and individual users utilizing service facilities.

More Mercedes Sill Trims and a Buying Guide

If you are undertaking a larger body repair for your Mercedes and need other sill trim elements for this brand, check the available parts in the Mercedes Sill Trims category.

For users who want to make informed choices about used market components and better understand the verification process, a practical guide describing safe purchasing strategies, selection by OEM numbers, and application examples will be useful – you can find it in the article Safe Online Purchase of Used Car Parts – A Step-by-Step Guide.