Sill Entrance Cover Mercedes X164 Rear Outside Strip Left Black A1646801635

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Sill Entrance Cover Mercedes X164 Rear Outside Strip Left Black is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation in the rear left section of the vehicle. The black color of the strip allows for a consistent match with the factory sill finish, and the design, compliant with Mercedes standards, ensures precise seating and stable mounting. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the sill area in their car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1646801635
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1646801635
• Substitutable numbers: A1646801635, A 164 680 16 35
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The described sill cover has been designed as a part mounted in the rear left sill area, where it serves both protective and aesthetic functions. It protects the body edge against typical mechanical damage resulting from entering, exiting, and contact with footwear or luggage. At the same time, it provides a visual finish to the lower part of the body, streamlining the sill line and giving it a consistent, factory-original character.

The element belongs to the Protective and decorative strips group, which means it combines a protective function with an organized body styling. Thanks to its dedicated placement on the vehicle, the strip works in harmony with other sill components without interfering with the body structure.

Color and visual fit

The black color of the sill strip is universal and blends well with both light and dark body paints. This facilitates integration with factory exterior elements, such as other strips, covers, or bumpers, without the need for additional painting.

The subdued, black surface helps maintain the vehicle's visual consistency and is practical for daily use – dirt and minor signs of wear are less visible than on body-colored elements. This is a beneficial solution for drivers who expect a durable and functional finish for the sill area.

Assembly and performance characteristics

The rear left sill entrance cover has been prepared as a part dedicated to a specific mounting position, which facilitates correct alignment with the body edge. The properly shaped profile allows for stable seating in the intended mounting points, without the need for body modifications.

As a used part, the element comes from dismantling and provides a solution for the economical replacement of a damaged strip while maintaining the original manufacturing standard. It is a practical option for users who want to maintain the vehicle's visual consistency by using a component compliant with the manufacturer's factory specifications.

Application in Mercedes vehicles

The strip is intended for Mercedes X164 series vehicles, where it is responsible for finishing the rear left part of the sill. Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, it ensures proper fitment with adjacent body elements, such as doors, wheel arches, or other sill strips. This is particularly important in vehicles where maintaining the factory body line and correct geometry of the sill area is expected.

Choosing an original sill cover reduces the risk of fitment issues that may occur with universal parts or replacements. This simplifies the assembly process and helps maintain the proper gap between body elements.

Complementary Mercedes Protective and decorative strips

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.

Who is this solution for?

This element will be suitable for users who:

• want to replace a damaged or missing rear left sill cover,
• care about maintaining the factory look of the body in their Mercedes X164,
• are looking for an original part from the protective and decorative strips group,
• are planning a phased renovation of exterior body elements.

If you are interested in a broader context of using used components in refreshing older models, it is worth reading the guide on modernizing youngtimers – you can find it in the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.