Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Iridium Silver Metallic 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Iridium Silver Metallic is an original body component from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. Finished in the factory Iridium Silver Metallic color, it allows for an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct body repair without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801318-IRS2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801318, A 204 880 13 18, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and function in the bodywork

The presented fender is designed specifically for the front left body section of the Mercedes W204 class. It is responsible for the proper shaping of the body lines, protecting the wheel arch and suspension components from water, mud, and minor mechanical damage. Thanks to its factory profile, it ensures proper alignment with the hood, bumper, and doors, which translates into stable body geometry and reduces unwanted stress within the body panels.

Iridium Silver Metallic color and visual aspect

The fender is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic, characteristic of many Mercedes W204 configurations. Using an original paint coating in this shade makes it easier to match the vehicle's existing paint, limiting the scope of any potential paintwork. For the user, this means a faster and more predictable visual repair, and for the workshop – simpler planning of the body restoration process.

Technical characteristics and installation

The fender belongs to the Front fenders category, which means its geometry, mounting points, and edge shapes are adapted to Mercedes' factory design solutions. Its placement on the front left side of the vehicle allows for direct installation in place of the damaged component, while maintaining the original mounting points. The product has a specific weight, which is important from the perspective of body balance and compliance with factory design assumptions.

As a used component, the fender is a reasonable choice for accident repairs where a combination of correct geometry, original origin, and controlled costs is important. Maintaining the factory material structure and compatibility with the vehicle's design helps maintain the proper rigidity of the body in the area of the front left wheel arch.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes fender

Using an original fender in Iridium Silver Metallic offers a number of practical benefits:

• factory fitment to the Mercedes W204 body lines,
• maintaining visual consistency with other body panels,
• reducing the scope of preparatory work before painting,
• maintaining proper protection of the wheel zone and suspension components.

Thanks to this, the product will work well both for accident repairs and body restoration, where combining functionality with aesthetics is important.

Selection of other Mercedes body components

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 other fenders, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Front fenders category.

Additional technical materials

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