Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Diamond Black - 768

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W203 Side Panel Front Right O/S Wing Fender Diamond Black - 768 is an original body component from the Front wings category, designed for installation on the front right side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Diamond Black Metallic - 768 color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent repair of the side area without the need for using random aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800218-DSCH
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800218
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800218, A 203 880 02 18, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Diamantschwarz Metallic - 768
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment

The presented wing is designed specifically for W203 series models, intended for installation on the front right part of the body. The construction based on factory mounting points ensures proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and door, which translates into component stability and correct body line continuity.

By maintaining the original geometry, the wing supports the proper operation of adjacent body components, reducing the risk of stress, rattles, or leaks around edges and mounting gaps.

Diamond Black Metallic - 768 color

The Diamond Black Metallic - 768 finish allows for an aesthetic restoration of the front right side of the vehicle without the need for full repainting of the entire panel, provided the condition of the paint coating is acceptable relative to the rest of the body. The metallic structure of the color helps maintain a consistent visual effect, especially when combined with the factory paint on adjacent elements.

Selecting a wing in the same paint code facilitates the painter's work, shortens the vehicle's preparation time after repair, and reduces the risk of visible shade differences between individual panels.

Characteristics of the used component

As a secondary market part, the wing offers a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original body structure. A used sheet metal component allows for the retention of factory material quality and shape, which is particularly important for precise gap adjustment and restoring the original rigidity of the front zone.

Choosing such a solution is often preferred for post-accident repairs, where both correct geometry and the possibility of economical vehicle restoration while maintaining the model's original character are important.

Application in body and paint repairs

The front right wing serves an important protective function for the wheel arch, suspension components, and the sill area. Replacing a damaged panel with a matched component from the same model series allows for:

• restoring the correct body contour in the front wheel arch area,
• recreating factory crease lines and edges,
• maintaining adequate working space for the wheel and suspension components,
• reducing the risk of corrosion around mounts and contact edges with other panels.

This approach is particularly important for vehicles where both aesthetics and proper airflow and debris management around the wheel arch are essential.

Support in selection and additional information

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 right and left wheel arch panels, headlight surrounds, or additional edge covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front wings category.

When deciding to use a secondary market component instead of a replacement, it is worth knowing the differences in terms of fitment, material quality, and paint coating durability – these are discussed in more detail in the article Post-accident repair of your car: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?, which can provide practical support when planning your repair.