Mercedes A207 Cabrio Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes A207 Cabrio Side Skirt Door Sill Cover Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Side skirts group, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. The cover in Obsidian Black Metallic allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged side skirt, maintaining visual consistency with the factory body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2076981054-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2076981054
• Substitutable numbers: A2076981054, A 207 698 10 54, A2076901040, A 207 690 10 40
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the side skirt

The right side skirt plays an important protective role in the lower body edge area, shielding the sill from mechanical damage and external factors. For Mercedes A207 series models, the use of a dedicated side skirt cover helps maintain the proper geometry of the door edge as well as the correct alignment of seals and covers.

This element is designed as a body part that works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and limits the need for additional bodywork modifications. As a result, replacing a damaged side skirt with an original cover is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of fitment.

Obsidian Black Metallic color – visual matching

The Obsidian Black Metallic finish is characteristic of many premium Mercedes body configurations. Using a side skirt in this shade allows for a seamless connection with the painted side panels without the need for additional color matching during the installation stage.

For users who want to maintain the original look of the vehicle, using the factory color is beneficial both in terms of aesthetics and potential vehicle resale. At the same time, the surface of the side skirt is an area prone to scratches when entering and exiting the vehicle, so replacing a worn element with a properly selected cover improves the overall appearance of the side of the body.

Mounting parameters and functional features

The side skirt is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, in the lower body area. The design of the component has been developed to work with factory mounting points in Mercedes A207 models, which promotes precise fitment with doors, fenders, and other side skirt covers.

The product has a specific weight, selected to maintain the proper load on the sill area and not negatively affect the operation of door hinges or suspension components. Thanks to this, the installation of the cover does not change the functional characteristics of the vehicle, while providing solid support and stability in the sill area.

Condition of the element and service application

The offered side skirt cover is a used component, which in service practice often represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In the case of post-accident repairs or restoration of the side body section, using an original side skirt allows for a better fit than many aftermarket replacements.

Such a solution is particularly useful for local repairs, where maintaining factory body lines and proper door closing is crucial. A used side skirt can also be a good choice for staged vehicle restoration, where the priority is to restore full functionality to the sill area at controlled costs.

Expansion of the side skirt area and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side skirt area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes side skirts category.

For users interested in a wider range of vehicle modifications – especially in the context of increasing performance and the conscious selection of used components – expert materials on safe tuning may be useful. For this purpose, it is worth reading the article on safely increasing power in the Audi RS3 with the 2.5 TFSI DAZA engine and choosing used turbochargers, which shows how to responsibly approach the purchase of parts from the secondary market.