Mercedes W169 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Cover Horizon Blue - 391

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Cover Horizon Blue is an original body component designed for precise installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory shape and correct profile, it ensures proper alignment of the body lines and stable mounting of adjacent body components, such as the bumper or headlight. This used part allows for an economical yet technically sound repair of the front fender area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698810101-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698810101
• Substitutable numbers: A1698810101, A 169 881 01 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes W169

The presented side panel has been designed specifically for the Mercedes A-Class W169 body, taking into account the geometry of the front section of the vehicle. Its placement on the front left side of the vehicle ensures that the component works with factory mounting points, maintaining correct assembly gaps and visual consistency with the hood, doors, and bumper.

Thanks to a design consistent with the manufacturer's solutions, the fender provides:

• stable support for the bumper edge and headlight,
• proper guidance of the wheel arch edge,
• maintenance of the factory body crease lines.

Horizon Blue Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The component is finished in the Horizon Blue Metallic shade, which facilitates visual matching to vehicles in the same color. The metallic paint coating allows for a reduction in the scope of paintwork required during repairs, especially when other body elements have retained their original finish.

In practice, this means the possibility of:

• reducing the time required for preparation and painting,
• easier achievement of a consistent color effect,
• more aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's factory appearance.

Performance characteristics and assembly advantages

As an element from the Front Fenders category, the panel is responsible for protecting the front wheel arch from debris and for proper airflow along the body. The used component is a reasonable choice for post-accident repairs when the priority is maintaining correct body geometry at controlled costs.

Key advantages include:

• factory shape tailored to the Mercedes W169 construction,
• possibility of using existing mounting points,
• maintenance of a consistent body line after proper installation.

Condition of the element and use in body service

The product is offered as a used body component, which allows for an economical reconstruction of the front left part of the vehicle without the need to reach for more expensive new components. This type of solution is often chosen by body and paint shops as well as individual users who expect a reasonable compromise between repair cost and the preservation of proper functionality and aesthetics.

The panel will work well both for local post-collision repairs and for broader body restoration, where it is important to recreate the correct flow of edges and creases on the driver's side.

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

For a better understanding of the impact of body and lighting component condition on safety and driving comfort, it is worth reading the guide on selecting used lighting components – this is discussed in detail in the article Original lamps or replacements? Check why used headlights are a guarantee of safety and perfect lighting.