Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle's front section. Thanks to its factory shape and precise profile, it ensures a consistent fit with the body lines, and the paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade helps maintain a uniform appearance of the car. It is a practical solution for accident repairs, corrosion corrections, or replacing a damaged wing on a W203 generation Mercedes C-Class.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800218-IRS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800218
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800218, A 203 880 02 18
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender is designed for installation on the front right side of the body, allowing for the restoration of the vehicle's factory front geometry. The properly contoured edge near the door and the fitment to the bumper and hood facilitate achieving even mounting gaps, which is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons. The element belongs to the Wheel arches and rear fenders group, although in this case, it serves as a front wing, responsible for protecting the wheel arch structure and guiding airflow along the side of the car.

Color and paint layer

The factory color Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is a popular metallic shade used in Mercedes models, which effectively masks minor dirt and visually highlights the bodywork creases. Using the original color limits the scope of paint work – in many cases, a correction or polishing is sufficient to achieve consistency with the remaining body panels. The metallic coating promotes even light distribution on the surface, which improves the visual continuity of the vehicle's side line.

Technical characteristics and installation

The fender was manufactured as an OEM component, which translates to compatibility with factory mounting points and proper alignment with the headlight, bumper, and hood. The product has a specific placement on the vehicle (front, right side), which minimizes the risk of errors when selecting parts. The appropriately chosen mass of the component helps maintain the correct load distribution within the front body section, which is important for preserving the original driving and acoustic properties. The item is used, which in practice means a favorable cost-to-quality ratio while maintaining the original geometry.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the front right fender on a Mercedes W203 is a typical operation for parking damage, side collisions, or advanced corrosion in the wheel arch area. Using an original wing allows you to:

• maintain the line of creases characteristic of the W203 body,
• facilitate the adjustment of gaps between adjacent elements,
• reduce the time spent fitting parts compared to aftermarket replacements,
• maintain a consistent look of the paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade after proper surface preparation.

Thanks to this, body and paint repairs can be carried out in a more predictable manner, with fewer corrections and adjustments required.

Integration with other Mercedes body components

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

Maintaining the vehicle's value and aesthetics

Using an original fender in the correct color helps maintain the visual consistency of the car, which is important both for daily use and for potential resale. A properly selected body component reduces the risk of paint shade differences and unnatural transitions between panels. For those interested in a broader context of using original, used components in preserving the brand's character, the article Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA? may be helpful, as it shows how the right choice of parts affects the perception and functionality of the vehicle.