Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Iridium Silver Metallic 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Iridium Silver Metallic is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. Finished in the factory Iridium Silver Metallic color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the wheel arch without the need for costly modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801318-IRS3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801318, A 204 880 13 18
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender has been designed specifically for Mercedes W204 models as a component mounted on the front left side. The design is based on the factory body geometry, which facilitates proper alignment with the hood, bumper, doors, and side skirts. As a result, the body line is maintained, and panel gaps remain even after correct installation.

The part belongs to the Front Fenders category, meaning it is responsible for protecting the front wheel arch, directing airflow along the side of the vehicle, and shielding the engine bay and wiring from water, mud, and minor stone impacts.

Iridium Silver Metallic color and surface properties

The fender is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic, a color characteristic of many Mercedes W204 configurations. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body elements in the same shade, which facilitates matching during post-accident repairs or when replacing a single panel.

For body shops, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to local touch-ups and polishing, provided the condition of the coating on the vehicle is similar. In practice, this shortens repair time and reduces the risk of shade differences between adjacent elements.

Technical characteristics and installation

The fender has been prepared as a component intended for installation in the front left part of the vehicle, taking into account factory mounting points. The properly selected design allows for the correct transfer of loads resulting from bodywork operation and cooperation with inner wheel arch liners, headlight mounts, and the bumper.

In practice, the installation involves:

• removing the damaged panel along with the mounting elements,
• preliminary trial fitting of the fender relative to the hood and doors,
• checking gaps and adjusting the position before final tightening,
• verifying compatibility with the inner wheel arch liner and decorative moldings.

This procedure allows for restoring the original geometry of the side body section and ensuring stable seating of the element during operation.

Used condition and benefits of using an original part

The offered fender is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Using a factory body panel allows for maintaining the proper structural rigidity and compliance with the model's stylistic line.

The main advantages of using an original fender include:

• factory fitment to the Mercedes structure,
• preservation of the body geometry designed by the manufacturer,
• easier adjustment of gaps and joint lines with adjacent elements,
• reduction of the risk of installation problems typical of lower-accuracy aftermarket replacements.

Repair expansion – Mercedes Front Fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front wheel arch zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, wheel arch liners, or compatible reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.

If you are interested in a broader context of body and suspension repairs and want to optimize vehicle maintenance costs while maintaining driving comfort, it is worth checking out practical tips on using dismantled parts – you will find them in the article Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory steering precision without spending a fortune at the service center.