Mercedes W169 Side Wing Panel Front Right O/S Fender Cover Mistral Blue - 955

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Side Wing Panel Front Right O/S Fender Cover Mistral Blue is an original body component from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Mistral Blue Metallic - 955 color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of damaged bodywork without the need for fitting aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698810201-MBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698810201
• Substitutable numbers: A1698810201, A 169 881 02 01, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Mistral Blue Metallic - 955
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment

The presented fender has been designed specifically for Mercedes W169 series models, taking into account the geometry of the front bodywork and factory mounting points. Its placement on the vehicle covers the front right side, enabling seamless integration with the hood, bumper, headlight, and passenger door, while maintaining body lines and panel gaps consistent with the manufacturer's standards.

Its original Mercedes origin ensures the correct rigidity, sheet metal thickness, and compatibility with factory mounting hardware, which facilitates bodywork and reduces the need for additional adjustments.

Color and finish Mistral Blue Metallic - 955

The fender is finished in Mistral Blue Metallic - 955, a color characteristic of many Mercedes W169 units. The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with the rest of the body, and with a properly matched paint condition on the vehicle, it often allows for limiting the scope of painting to local touch-ups or polishing.

For body and paint shops, this means savings in time and materials, and for the user – a more predictable repair outcome while maintaining the vehicle's original character.

Characteristics of the used component

The part comes from the secondary market and is offered as a used front fender. This type of part represents an attractive alternative to new aftermarket replacements, especially in the case of post-accident repairs where reasonable cost is important while maintaining the original body structure.

A used fender from dismantling is a solution often chosen by professional service centers because it allows for the preservation of factory stamping quality, proper contours, and edges, which translates into correct alignment with adjacent panels and mounting stability in the long term.

Application in body repairs

Replacing the right fender with an original component from the Front Fenders category is crucial for repairs following collisions, corrosion, or parking damage. A properly selected component:

• restores the geometry of the front body section,
• facilitates the adjustment of gaps between the fender, hood, and door,
• provides proper support for plastic elements and covers,
• reduces the risk of stress and paint cracking in joint areas.

Thanks to the preservation of factory dimensions and shape, installation proceeds in a predictable manner, which is important for both workshops and users expecting a solid repair.

Support in choosing a used part

When deciding to install a component from the secondary market, it is worth consciously comparing the advantages of a used part with refurbished solutions. A guide material discussing the differences between these options may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repair?.

Related Mercedes Front Fenders

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