Side Panel Mercedes W245 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic - 391

Visual condition of the part

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

Side Panel Mercedes W245 Wing Fender Front Right O/S Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for the right side of the vehicle's front section. Thanks to its factory shape and precise profile, it ensures proper body line alignment and a consistent look with the remaining body panels. The Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 paint finish allows for maintaining uniform aesthetics with the vehicle's factory paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800818-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800818
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800818, A 169 880 08 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment

The presented fender has been designed specifically for Mercedes W245 series models, taking into account the vehicle's front geometry and factory mounting points. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front – right side, means that the component works with the headlight, bumper, hood, and rocker panel on the passenger side, ensuring correct alignment of edges and gaps.

The original fender construction facilitates installation in place of a damaged component without the need for bodywork modifications. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, where maintaining factory body geometry and correct side line alignment is crucial.

Color and paint finish

The Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 color is a distinctive metallic blue shade used in Mercedes models, which emphasizes the elegant character of the body. The metallic structure of the paint provides an attractive play of light on the fender surface, which improves visual consistency with other body elements in the same color.

Using the correct paint code is important for partial repairs, as it minimizes shade differences between the newly installed fender and adjacent panels. This makes it easier to achieve an aesthetic final result after any necessary paint matching.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market item, the fender offers a favorable cost-to-quality ratio, allowing for professional body repair without the need to purchase a new component. A used fender is a good solution in situations where the priority is to reduce costs while maintaining the original construction and compatibility with factory mounting points.

This type of component will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged panel and for staged body restoration after a collision, where it is important to maintain the correct geometry of the vehicle's front and proper alignment of the door, hood, and bumper edges.

Application in body repairs

The front fender on the right side performs an important protective and aesthetic function: it shields the wheel, suspension components, and the wheel arch interior from debris, while simultaneously shaping the side line of the car. Replacing a damaged fender with an original component from the same model series allows for restoring the correct appearance of the vehicle's front and reducing the risk of corrosion in the wheel arch zone.

During installation, it is recommended to use appropriate sealing materials and anti-corrosion protection in the areas where it joins other panels, which increases the durability of the repair and the stability of the body connections in the long term.

Completing the wheel arch and front area

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

Support in selecting body components

When planning broader modernization work, it is also worth paying attention to the visual consistency of the entire vehicle – selecting appropriate panels, interior elements, and additional equipment allows for a more harmonious final result. In the context of refreshing the cabin and improving driving comfort, the guide article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses practical aspects of choosing and installing secondary market components, may be helpful.