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 - 391 is an original body part from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. The paint in the Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 shade allows for aesthetic matching with the factory body color, facilitating post-accident repairs or the replacement of a damaged component without unnecessary modifications. This used fender provides a functional solution for drivers who expect a reasonable balance between quality and repair costs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698810101-HBL1
• 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

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W169 series models and is mounted in the front, left area of the bodywork. Thanks to the factory mounting geometry, it ensures proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and driver's door, which translates into the stability of the entire body structure and the correct maintenance of the body lines.

Its placement in the front zone of the vehicle means that this component is not only visually significant but also practical – it protects the wheel arch, suspension components, and parts of the engine compartment from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage.

Color and paint finish

The fender is factory-painted in Horizon Blue Metallic - 391, a metallic blue characteristic of many Mercedes W169 units. The metallic paint coating improves the visual consistency of the bodywork, and the properly selected shade makes it easier to match the existing vehicle paintwork, limiting the scope of any necessary paint jobs.

For body shops and individual users, this means the possibility of faster repair completion – in many cases, a correction or polishing is sufficient instead of full repainting of the component from scratch.

Characteristics of the used component

As a part from the secondary market, the fender retains the factory construction and mounting parameters provided by the manufacturer, Mercedes. The used nature of the component allows for an economical vehicle repair while maintaining the original body specifications. This is a practical solution, especially in the case of post-accident repairs, where both cost and compliance with factory technology are important.

Choosing such a component is also beneficial from the point of view of resource management – reusing functional body parts limits waste and reduces the demand for the production of new parts.

Benefits of installing an original fender

Using an original fender in Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 brings a number of practical advantages:

• preservation of factory body lines and correct gaps between body panels,
• easier color matching to the existing paint coating,
• compatibility with factory mounting points and equipment in the front left wheel arch area,
• possibility of limiting the scope of paint work and shortening repair time.

For Mercedes owners, this means a more predictable installation process and a lower risk of fitment issues, which often appear with aftermarket parts of uncertain quality.

Body repair expansion and circular economy

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

Choosing used body parts is in line with the idea of responsible vehicle operation – reusing functional components limits the environmental footprint of the repair and allows for optimizing the service budget. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect the environment and car maintenance costs, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?.