Mercedes W204 Side Panel Wing Front Right O/S Fender Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mercedes W204 Front Right Fender Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the right front side of the vehicle. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it ensures a visually cohesive match with the factory paint and maintains the aesthetic of the Mercedes C-Class W204 body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801418-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801418
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801418, A 204 880 14 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Fitment for Mercedes W204 Body

The presented fender is specifically designed for the front right side of the Mercedes W204 body, maintaining factory geometry and mounting points. This ensures proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and door, without requiring structural modifications. Consequently, this part can be used for both accident repairs and comprehensive body restoration.

The placement specified as Front, Right ensures unambiguous identification of the mounting side, minimizing the risk of selecting the wrong component. The fender is a structural part of the outer skin, responsible for protecting the wheel well, defining the body line, and properly channeling debris from under the tire.

Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 Color and Paint Aspects

The factory color Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 is a popular, elegant shade of metallic black used in Mercedes models. Using a fender in this color facilitates matching with the vehicle's existing paint, often allowing for repair work to be limited to local blending or coating correction.

The metallic paint structure helps maintain a consistent appearance across the entire side of the vehicle, and a correctly chosen body part helps avoid discrepancies in shade and gloss. For body and paint shops, this means a predictable surface preparation process and the potential to optimize repair time.

Characteristics of the Used Body Part

The fender is offered as a used part, which translates to significant cost savings while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. Compared to aftermarket alternatives, an original body panel ensures better fit to the body lines, stable mounting, and predictable performance during installation and use.

A used fender can be a particularly advantageous choice for repairing vehicles several years old, where balancing a reasonable budget with appropriate quality and compatibility with other body components is crucial.

Application in Body Repairs and Restorations

This fender model is suitable for various service scenarios, especially when:

• replacement of damaged bodywork after a collision in the front right part of the vehicle is necessary,
• repairing the existing part is uneconomical or technologically difficult,
• restoration work on the Mercedes W204 body is being carried out while preserving original components,
• maintaining a consistent Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color along the entire side of the car is important.

By preserving the factory shapes and stamping lines, the fender allows for the restoration of the original body geometry, which is important both visually and functionally (correct gaps between parts, no rubbing of doors or hood).

Support with Selection and Additional Materials

If you have doubts about fitment for a specific body version or vehicle configuration, it is advisable to check the manufacturer's markings and mounting parameters, and if necessary, consult a workshop specializing in the Mercedes brand. For users interested in a broader context of operating and servicing this brand's powertrains, the article Second Life for the Mercedes OM642 Engine – How Injectors and Turbocharger Restore Power to the 3.0 V6 CDI, which describes the approach to comprehensive refurbishment of key components, may be helpful.

If you are planning a wider range of bodywork on your car and need other parts from the same group, such as components for front-end repairs or post-collision replacement, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.