Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQS Side Skirt

Yes, the EQS (V297 platform, launched 2021) does have side skirts as part of its bodywork, running along the lower sill area between the front and rear wheel arches. They are a standard body panel present across the range, not an optional extra limited to specific trim levels. If your side skirt is damaged, a breaker should be able to supply a used replacement.

The EQS received a facelift in 2024, which brought updates to the exterior styling, and it is not confirmed whether the side skirts are identical across the pre-facelift (2021–2023) and post-facelift (2024 onwards) periods. You should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the specific panel from a pre-facelift car will interchange with your facelifted model. Supplying your reg to the breaker is the safest approach.

Trim level can affect the appearance of side skirts on the EQS, as AMG Line models typically feature a more pronounced, sportier lower sill treatment compared to standard trim cars. The underlying fitment by platform and facelift period is what matters structurally, but you should ensure the panel you are buying matches your trim specification for a correct visual finish. Let the breaker know your trim level as well as your reg when requesting a quote.

Engine output and drivetrain (single motor rear-wheel drive versus twin motor four-wheel drive) do not affect side skirt fitment on the EQS — these are body panels determined by generation and facelift period, not by powertrain. A side skirt from a 580 4MATIC and a 450+ should be the same panel, provided both cars are from the same pre- or post-facelift period. Always confirm against your registration with the breaker to be sure.

No — the EQS SUV (V297-based but built on a different body structure and sold as a separate model) is a distinct vehicle from the EQS saloon and the side skirts are not shared between the two. Make sure any quotes you request are specifically for the EQS saloon if that is your vehicle, as breakers will list these separately. Confirm the body style clearly when contacting a breaker.

Used side skirts from a breaker will typically come in the donor car's original paint colour, which may not match your vehicle unless you are lucky enough to find one in the same shade. Most buyers have the replacement panel resprayed to match using the paint code found on the vehicle identification plate in your EQS. Your breaker can advise whether they supply the panel painted or bare, so it is worth asking when you request a quote.