Mercedes W245 Protective Strip Left Rear Fender Polar Silver 761 A1696983362

Mercedes W245 Protective Strip Left Rear Fender Polar Silver is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the fender edge and additional paint protection in an area particularly exposed to operational damage. Using this OEM component allows for maintaining a consistent body appearance and proper fitment to the Mercedes body lines.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696904162-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696904162
• Substitutable numbers: A1696904162, A 169 690 41 62, A1696983362, A 169 698 33 62, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The rear left fender protective strip is matched to the body geometry of the Mercedes B-Class W245 generation and is mounted on the rear side on the driver's side. Its purpose is to:

• protect the fender edge against minor impacts and abrasions,
• provide a stable closure of the body panel line in the rear section,
• maintain the factory geometry of creases and gaps between body panels.

Thanks to the OEM design, the strip works with adjacent body panels, which facilitates proper fitment and reduces the need for additional modifications during installation.

Color and visual fitment

The component is finished in the Polar Silver Metallic shade, characteristic of many Mercedes W245 units. The metallic paint allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with the factory body paint,
• reducing the scope of potential paint work when replacing a damaged strip,
• aesthetic integration into the side line of the vehicle without visible shade differences.

In the case of post-accident repairs or spot body restoration, using a strip in the same color significantly speeds up the process of restoring the car's original appearance.

Installation characteristics

The protective strip is intended for installation in the rear left part of the body, in the fender area. The component's design was engineered for the factory mounting points in the Mercedes W245, which in practice means:

• precise fitment to the fender shape,
• correct edge alignment relative to the doors and other panels,
• possibility of installation as a replacement for a damaged strip without interfering with the body structure.

This solution facilitates work for body and paint shops as well as individuals performing repairs on their own, minimizing the time required to fit the component.

Condition and use in repairs

The offered strip is a used original component, which in practice means maintaining factory geometry and compatibility with the Mercedes body. It is a good solution for:

• post-accident repairs in the rear left part of the vehicle,
• spot replacement of a damaged strip without the need to interfere with larger sections of the bodywork,
• restoring a consistent appearance of the side body line after local damage.

By using an original component, you can reduce the risk of fitment problems typical of low-quality replacements.

Complementary Mercedes body parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as door panels, reinforcements, or additional covers, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

Technical support and service knowledge

During major body repairs, there is often a need to verify the condition of mechanical components, including the cooling system, especially after collisions involving the front of the vehicle. To better plan the scope of service work and understand the impact of engine operating temperature on the durability of the power unit, it is worth consulting practical technical materials, such as the article Engine cooling system – overheating, repair, and used radiators, which discusses the relationship between cooling efficiency and engine lifespan in popular models.