Mercedes W205 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 W205 Sill Moulding Strip Right Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body part from the Sill Mouldings category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it helps maintain a consistent factory paint look and provides an aesthetic finish to the lower part of the car body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2056981454-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2056981454
• Substitutable numbers: A2056981454, A 205 698 14 54
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Technical Characteristics and Fitment

The sill moulding is designed as an OEM part for the Mercedes W205 body, ensuring a precise fit to the sill contour and proper adhesion to the body surface. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle guarantees compatibility with the factory body geometry and facilitates installation in place of the original trim.

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 colour matches the factory paint shade, allowing the part to blend seamlessly with the car's side profile, eliminating the need for additional painting on vehicles with the same colour code.

Function and Application of the Sill Moulding

The sill moulding serves several important functional and visual purposes:

• protects the lower edge of the body from dirt and minor mechanical damage,
• stabilizes the sill line, enhancing the visual continuity of the car's side,
• provides an aesthetic finish to the entry area of the passenger cabin,
• helps reduce the accumulation of water and debris in critical areas around the sill.

Thanks to its design, which is consistent with the factory body project, installation is straightforward, maintaining correct mounting points and contact lines with other body panels.

Condition of the Part and Benefits of Choosing a Used Part

The offered sill moulding is a used part, allowing for economical body repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing an OEM part from a dismantled vehicle is advantageous wherever dimensional accuracy, proper fit, and preservation of the vehicle's factory appearance are important.

Compared to uncertain aftermarket alternatives, the original sill trim ensures predictable integration with the body lines, reducing the risk of installation issues and the need for additional modifications.

Body Aesthetics and Colour Consistency

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 colour is one of the popular shades used in Mercedes models, so installing this sill moulding helps maintain the vehicle's visual consistency. The part integrates well with the styling of the car's side, emphasizing the sill lines and harmoniously connecting with other body panels.

When installed correctly, the sill moulding helps restore the vehicle's original appearance after mechanical damage or corrosion in the sill area, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons.

Why Choose Original Mercedes Sill Mouldings

Using original body parts helps maintain the vehicle's structure in accordance with the manufacturer's design. For sills and their covers, this is important for:

• proper drainage of water and debris from the lower parts of the body,
• maintaining correct gaps between body elements,
• preserving the visual and functional value of the vehicle in the long term.

If you are considering a comprehensive replacement of mouldings on both sides of the car or are looking for other body parts in this segment, it is advisable to consistently choose OEM parts to avoid discrepancies in paint shade and profile shape.

If you need other parts from the sill mouldings category for your Mercedes, for example, to complete a set for both sides of the vehicle or for a larger body repair, check the available parts in the Mercedes Sill Mouldings category.

When repairing the body after a collision or significant structural intervention, and simultaneously dealing with drivetrain issues, it is also worth considering the regeneration of mechanical components – you can find more information on this topic in the article Whining differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement.