Mercedes ML W164 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Tanzanite Blue - 359

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes ML W164 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Tanzanite Blue - 359 is an original body component from the Wheel arches and rear fenders group, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Tanzanite Blue Metallic color, it helps maintain the visual consistency of the bodywork and restores the factory body lines following operational damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1648810201-TB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1648810201
• Substitutable numbers: A1648810201, A 164 881 02 01
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fender is dedicated to the ML W164 series models and serves as a structural part of the front body paneling on the right side. It is responsible for maintaining the correct body lines, covering the wheel, and protecting the engine bay and wheel arch area from water, mud, and road debris. Thanks to its factory geometry, it ensures proper fitment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and door, which is important for both the aesthetics and aerodynamics of the vehicle.

Color and paint matching

The fender is finished in the Tanzanite Blue Metallic shade, which facilitates matching with the existing paintwork on the car. The metallic structure of the paint allows for a consistent visual effect after potential polishing or paint correction. For professional body and paint shops, this means reduced preparation time and greater predictability of the final repair result.

Technical characteristics and installation

The fender belongs to the group of structural body components that bear the loads resulting from bodywork operation and influence the stability of adjacent component mounting. Its placement on the front right side of the vehicle requires precise installation at factory points, while maintaining appropriate gaps between elements. The product has a specific weight, which is important when calculating transport costs and planning installation in workshop conditions, e.g., on a lift or body repair stand.

Practical application and benefits of replacement

Replacing a damaged fender with an original component from the ML W164 series allows you to:

• restore the correct geometry of the front body section after a collision or corrosion,
• maintain the stylistic line characteristic of Mercedes ML models,
• reduce the risk of further damage resulting from leaks within the wheel arch area,
• facilitate the correct alignment of the headlight, bumper, and hood relative to each other.

The element from the Wheel arches and rear fenders category is suitable for both post-accident repairs and body restoration of vehicles operated in difficult road conditions.

Product condition and economic aspects

The offered fender is in used condition, which provides a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. In many cases, using a used body component allows for reduced expenses while maintaining high-quality fitment and compatibility with factory mounting points. For conscious users and workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, this is a solution that allows for optimizing the repair budget without sacrificing a component from the same model line.

If you want to better compare the advantages of new and used parts in the context of costs and quality, it is worth reading our guide: New or used? A comparison of car parts costs and quality.

Expanding repairs within the Mercedes body area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional fenders, wheel arch liners, or supplementary paneling, check out the available parts in the Mercedes wheel arches and rear fenders category.