Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Obsidian Black Metallic 197

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 Obsidian Black Metallic 197 is an original body part from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Obsidian Black Metallic color, it allows for a visually and technically consistent repair of the wheel arch area without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801318-OB2
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801318, A 204 880 13 18, A2048800118, A 204 880 01 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes W204

The presented fender is designed as a structural component of the front bodywork for the Mercedes C-Class W204 generation, positioned on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory geometry, it maintains the correct body lines, panel gaps, and mounting points relative to the hood, bumper, and door, which facilitates precise alignment during accident repairs or restoration work.

Its original Mercedes origin ensures compliance with factory dimensional tolerances, which translates into stable fender seating, proper door operation, and correct airflow guidance along the vehicle body.

Obsidian Black Metallic color – repair benefits

The fender is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, identified by paint code 197, which helps reduce the scope of paintwork required when repairing a vehicle in the same shade. For many service projects, this means the possibility of:

• preserving the original structure and depth of the metallic paint,
• reducing the amount of filling and priming compared to raw panels,
• shortening the time required to prepare the component for installation.

The uniform, dark metallic paint also facilitates visual matching with other body panels, especially in the case of local repairs within one side of the vehicle.

Technical and installation characteristics

As a component from the Front fenders category, the fender serves a protective function for the wheel well, suspension components, and sill structure, while also acting as an essential part of the outer skin. Its placement on the front left side requires maintaining appropriate rigidity and stability to ensure:

• proper edge alignment relative to the headlight and bumper,
• correct fitment against the driver's door without collision during opening,
• adequate drainage of debris and water from the wheel arch area.

The element is prepared for installation at factory mounting points, allowing for the use of standard service procedures in body and paint shops.

Used condition and advantages of an original component

The fender is offered in used condition, which is a beneficial solution for users looking for original body parts at a reasonable price. Compared to many aftermarket replacements, the original body panel provides:

• better fitment to body lines,
• preservation of factory sheet metal thickness and material characteristics,
• greater predictability during installation and gap adjustment.

For workshops, this means fewer bodywork corrections, and for the end user – a more predictable final repair result.

Support for assembling body components

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

If you want to efficiently assemble a wider set of original used components – from body parts to small mounting details – it is worth checking out our One-Stop-Shop guide, which discusses how to effectively select parts and avoid low-quality replacements: Comprehensive sourcing of used car parts.