Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Palladium Silver - 792

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 Palladium Silver 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 Palladium Silver Metallic color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct body repair without the need to experiment with aftermarket replacements. This used component is a sensible choice for accident repairs, bodywork adjustments, and restoring the consistent body lines of the W204 generation Mercedes C-Class.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801318-PAL1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801318, A 204 880 13 18
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Palladium Silver Metallic - 792
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender is designed specifically for installation on the front left side of the Mercedes W204 body, ensuring proper edge alignment with the hood, bumper, door, and headlight. The precise profiling allows for maintaining factory assembly gaps, which is important for both aerodynamics and the visual consistency of the entire bodywork.

Thanks to the use of original mounting geometry, the component works with factory bolt points and clips, facilitating installation in workshop conditions. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where the repeatability of settings and the ability to precisely align with other body panels are essential.

Palladium Silver Metallic color and paintwork aspect

The fender is finished in Palladium Silver Metallic, marked with the manufacturer's paint code. This is a popular, elegant shade of metallic silver used on Mercedes vehicles, which blends well with the C-Class body line. For many repair projects, this means the possibility of limiting paintwork to minor corrections or polishing, depending on the requirements of the specific vehicle.

The metallic paint coating provides a characteristic play of light on the fender's contours, which emphasizes the shape of the wheel arch and the side of the body. With the correct selection of painting technology and surface preparation, a consistent effect can be achieved with other body elements in the same color.

Functional and assembly characteristics

As a used part, the fender is a practical solution for repairs where the priority is to maintain the original body structure at controlled costs. The appropriate weight of the component facilitates handling during fitting and gap adjustment, which is important when working with one or two body technicians.

In workshop practice, the following are particularly appreciated:

• factory mounting points,
• shape compatibility with the wheel arch line and door edge,
• ease of setting even gaps relative to the hood and bumper.

Such features promote efficient assembly and reduce the need for additional structural modifications.

Use in body and paint repairs

Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Palladium Silver will prove effective both for post-collision repairs and for replacing body parts due to corrosion or wear and tear. Proper fitment to the vehicle's front structure allows for restoring the correct wheel arch contour, which is also important for suspension operation and wheel steering at extreme angles.

Choosing an original fender from this parts group reduces the risk of fitment issues that often occur with cheaper replacements. This is a solution preferred by workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, where the repeatability of the result and compliance with factory assembly standards are valued.

Expanding the scope of repairs – Mercedes front fenders

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

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