Mercedes W169 Side Wing Panel Front Right O/S Fender

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 from the Front fenders category is an original body part designed for the front right side of the vehicle. This used fender in Spring Source Blue Metallic - 958 color allows for a technically correct replacement of damaged bodywork without interfering with the vehicle's structural integrity. It is a solution for users expecting factory-fitment and consistent paint appearance with the rest of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698810201-SSO
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698810201
• Substitutable numbers: A1698810201, A 169 881 02 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Spring Source Blue Metallic - 958
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender has been designed as a component for the front right part of the body in W169 series models. As a part from the Front fenders group, it is responsible for maintaining the correct body lines, preserving the vehicle's front geometry, and ensuring proper alignment with the hood, bumper, and passenger door.

The placement on the front right side of the vehicle means that the component works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications. As a result, the fender can be used both for post-accident repairs and for local wheel arch area renovations.

Color and paint properties

The fender is factory-painted in the Spring Source Blue Metallic - 958 shade, which is a metallic color from the manufacturer's palette. The metallic paint coating provides a characteristic depth of color and better visual resistance to minor scratches compared to solid paints.

Selecting a component in the correct paint code allows, in many cases, to minimize or completely avoid paintwork, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. This is particularly important for spot repairs when maintaining color consistency across the entire side of the vehicle is desired.

Technical characteristics and installation

As an original component intended for the W169 series, the fender maintains factory geometry, which translates into correct gaps between adjacent body panels. The construction is prepared to work with standard mounts, making installation easier in workshop conditions or at a professional body and paint shop.

The product comes from the Mercedes brand, which means compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's factory quality standards. The used condition of the component allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original technical specification, without the need to use replacements with uncertain fitment.

Practical application and benefits of installation

The use of this fender is particularly beneficial in situations where the front right side of the vehicle has been damaged – for example, as a result of a collision, parking scrape, or local corrosion in the wheel arch area. Replacing the complete panel allows for restoring the original shape of the body, ensuring proper airflow around the vehicle and adequate protection of the engine compartment and wheel arch space against dirt.

A used body component of this class is a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining factory quality. In many cases, this allows avoiding time-consuming body repairs of an existing, heavily damaged panel by replacing it with a complete fender of the correct shape and color.

Repair expansion and selection of related components

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

For users interested in a broader context of using original and used body elements and components in premium class cars, an article describing the differences between standard components and sports lines may be helpful – you can find it here: BMW M Performance: what is the difference between BMW M components and standard ones?.