Mercedes A Class W168 Front Right O/S Side Panel Wing Fender Polar Silver

Mercedes A Class W168 Front Right O/S Side Panel Wing Fender Polar Silver is an original body component from the Front Fenders category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's front section. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures proper fitment to the body structure and visual consistency with the lines of the Mercedes A-Class W168 model. Using this pre-owned part allows for a technically sound repair while maintaining cost-effective service.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688800818-PS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688800818
• Substitutable numbers: A1688800818, A 168 880 08 18, 8800818
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Pure Silver Metallic - 900
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender is designed for installation on the front right side of the body, in the area of the wheel and bumper. The design corresponds to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. The precise profiling of the edges allows for proper alignment with the hood, headlight, rocker panel, and door, which is important both for aesthetics and for the correct distribution of body gaps.

Color and surface finish

The fender comes in Pure Silver Metallic - 900, which corresponds to the popular metallic silver shade used in Mercedes models. This color makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paint, and in many cases, it allows for limiting the scope of paint work to just a correction or painting a section of the component, depending on workshop requirements and the condition of the coating.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the fender has already been in service on a vehicle, which is significant from the point of view of realistically assessing its performance in road conditions. Such components are often chosen for post-accident repairs when the priority is a combination of correct geometry, original origin, and a reasonable budget. A used fender can be a beneficial alternative to low-quality aftermarket replacements, especially where maintaining the factory body line is important.

Benefits of using an original fender

Using an original fender for the Mercedes A-Class W168 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent look of the side and front body sections,
• preserve the correct mounting points and body geometry,
• reduce the time required for fitting the component in the workshop,
• minimize the risk of issues with gap adjustment and the fitment of adjacent panels.

For body and paint workshops, this means a more efficient assembly process, and for the vehicle owner – a more predictable final repair result.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or other fenders, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.

Support in repair planning

When selecting used body components, not only model compatibility is important, but also the quick availability of parts, which directly affects the vehicle's downtime in the service center. If you want to better plan your repair and understand how using original used components can shorten the order fulfillment time and reduce costs, read the article Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten workshop stays?.