Mercedes W221 Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Cavansite Blue Metallic - 890

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W221 Door Sill Cover Side Skirt Right O/S Cavansite Blue Metallic - 890 is an original body component from the Door sills category, designed for the right side of the luxury Mercedes S-Class W221 generation sedan. Finished in the elegant Cavansite Blue Metallic - 890 color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring the factory look of the vehicle's side area following damage or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2216901040-CVB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2216901040
• Substitutable numbers: A2216901040, A 221 690 10 40
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Cavansite Blue Metallic - 890
• Category: Running Boards & Side Bars

Purpose and function of the component

The right side door sill cover for the Mercedes W221 is responsible for shielding and providing an aesthetic finish to the sill area on the passenger side. This component contributes to the side profile of the body, masks critical structural areas, and acts as an additional barrier against dirt and minor mechanical damage resulting from daily use.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body model, it ensures proper alignment with the doors, fenders, and other side panels, which is important both for aesthetics and for the correct drainage of water and debris from the sill area.

Cavansite Blue Metallic - 890 color and visual qualities

The finish in the Cavansite Blue Metallic - 890 shade is a characteristic, deep metallic paint used on premium Mercedes models. Using a sill cover in this color allows for reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional painting when replacing the part, provided the vehicle has factory paint in the same code.

The metallic structure of the paint coating ensures consistency with the remaining body panels, and the proper shaping of the sill cover surface helps maintain an even line of light reflection along the entire length of the vehicle's side. This is particularly important in long sedans, where any deviations in shape or color are easily noticeable.

Technical characteristics and installation

The door sill cover has been designed as a component dedicated to the right side of the vehicle, which facilitates installation at factory mounting points. The design intended for the specific body generation allows for the use of original brackets, clips, and seals, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

The product has a specific weight, selected by the manufacturer to maintain proper strength parameters while limiting the mass of the side body section. As a result, it does not negatively affect the load distribution or the operating characteristics of the suspension in the sill area.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The offered door sill cover is a used part, which makes it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, restorations, and returning the vehicle to a near-factory state at rational costs. Choosing an original component from dismantling allows for maintaining material and structural compatibility with other body elements.

This type of part is suitable for both professional body and paint shops, as well as workshops specializing in premium car repairs, where precision of fit, dimensional repeatability, and compliance with factory assembly technology are essential.

Complementary Door sills and technical knowledge

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 moldings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Door sills category.

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