Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver - 775 is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for installation on the left 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 paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade allows for an aesthetic match to the vehicle's factory color scheme.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800118-IRS3
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800118
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800118, A 203 880 01 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender is designed as a component mounted in the front zone, on the driver's side. The panel's construction incorporates the characteristic creases and edges specific to the W203 series body, which facilitates achieving even gaps between the hood, bumper, and doors. As a result, it is possible to maintain factory body geometry and proper airflow around the wheel arch after replacement.

Color and surface finish

The Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 color is a popular metallic shade used in many units of this generation, which significantly facilitates visual matching during post-accident repairs or localized body restoration. The metallic paint coating provides the characteristic play of light on the fender's surface, and the properly prepared base serves as a solid foundation for potential polishing or further paint work, if necessary.

Characteristics of the used component

As a used part, the fender is a cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Such components are frequently chosen for repairs where dimensional and material compatibility with the factory panel is important. A used fender allows for reducing the scope of bodywork while maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance after repair.

Benefits of using an original fender

Using an original fender in the front wheel arch zone offers a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining proper body geometry and crease lines,
• easier adjustment of gaps between adjacent panels,
• color consistency with the factory paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade,
• possibility of limiting the scope of filling and edge fitting.

Thanks to this, the fender works well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing a component due to corrosion or operational damage.

Installation zone and service application

Its placement in the front left wheel arch area means the component has not only aesthetic but also functional significance – it protects the wheel arch interior, suspension components, and structural elements from water, mud, and road debris. In service practice, such a fender is often used for:

• repairs after side and front-side collisions,
• body restoration with corrosion spots in the wheel arch area,
• restoring the vehicle to a state consistent with factory visual specifications.

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 left wheel arch panels, right wheel arch panels, or additional wheel arch liners, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front fenders category.

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