Mercedes C218 W204 Engine Cover Right O/S C350 CDI 642834 Diesel A6420163624

Mercedes C218 W204 Engine Cover Right O/S C350 CDI 642834 Diesel is an original engine bay cover component, designed specifically for C350 CDI diesel units. This used cover provides an aesthetic finish to the right side of the engine, improves space organization, and helps protect sensitive components from dirt and minor mechanical damage. Thanks to its factory fitment, it serves as a practical solution for repairs, replacements, or completing engine equipment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A6420163624
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A6420163624
• Substitutable numbers: A6420163624, A 642 016 36 24
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Category: Moulding Strips

Purpose and function of the engine cover

The described cover is intended for the right side of the engine bay, where it acts as a shield and an element that organizes the space around the power unit. In diesel engines, such as the C350 CDI, a properly selected cover helps limit the ingress of dust, moisture, and fine debris into the accessory area, which promotes stable operating conditions for the components. Additionally, it improves the visual appearance of the engine bay, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Compatibility with the diesel unit

The cover has been designed to work with the diesel engine, which means the shape, mounting points, and contours are matched to the specific layout of the accessories in this unit. In practice, this translates into:

• secure seating in factory mounting points,
• no interference with cables, harnesses, and accessory components,
• easier service access after removing the cover.

As a result, this element can be used both for a standard replacement of a damaged cover and for completing missing parts after body or mechanical repairs.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes cover

Using an original engine cover in Mercedes C218 / W204 models with the C350 CDI unit offers a number of practical benefits. The most important include:

• Factory fitment – maintaining the correct geometry and rigidity of the element, which minimizes the risk of vibrations and unwanted noise while driving.
• Structural consistency – compatibility with other covers and engine bay elements, which facilitates installation and subsequent service removal.
• Engine bay aesthetics – an organized look that makes it easier for a mechanic to navigate and improves the overall presentation of the vehicle.

A used original part is a sensible choice for drivers who want to maintain compliance with factory specifications while optimizing repair costs.

Condition, installation, and service application

The cover comes from the used parts segment, which allows for an economical restoration of the completeness of the covers in the engine bay without sacrificing the original Mercedes design. The element is particularly useful in situations where:

• the existing cover has cracked or suffered mechanical damage,
• the cover is missing after previous repairs or modifications,
• it is necessary to restore the factory cover layout before selling the vehicle.

Thanks to the factory design, installation is predictable – once matched to the correct model and engine version, the cover can be secured in the existing mounting points without the need for modifications.

Expanding the scope of service work

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, masking strips, or matching finishing tapes, check out the available parts in the Mercedes decorative strips and tapes category.

To better understand the advantages of using original, used components in vehicles of this brand, it is worth reading the expert material on the quality and safety of used OEM parts, which discusses technical and economic aspects, as well as the impact on the long-term operation of the car.