Mercedes ML W164 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes ML W164 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Iridium Silver - 775 is an original body component designed for precise factory-standard installation. Thanks to the preservation of correct geometry and precise fitment to the body lines, it allows for an aesthetic and technically sound repair of the vehicle's front left corner area. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged part due to a collision or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1648810101-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1648810101
• Substitutable numbers: A1648810101, A 164 881 01 01
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the Mercedes ML W164 generation model and is mounted in the front left corner area of the body. The component's design accounts for factory mounting points, pressings, and contact edges with the hood, bumper, and door, which facilitates proper alignment during bodywork repairs.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front left zone helps restore the correct wheel arch geometry, which is important for both the appearance and the proper handling of the vehicle after repair. The component belongs to the body group related to Wheel arches and rear fenders, however, in this case, it serves as a front side fender.

Iridium Silver Metallic color – 775

The fender is finished in the factory Iridium Silver Metallic – 775 color, characteristic of many Mercedes ML W164 units. Using an original paint coating in this shade can reduce the scope of paintwork required, especially when other body components are in the same color and have maintained a similar degree of coating wear.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures visual consistency with the remaining body panels, and proper surface preparation before installation allows for an aesthetic final effect after potential polishing or local paint refreshing.

Component characteristics and installation

As a body component sourced from a vehicle, the fender possesses characteristics typical of a used part, which is worth considering when planning the scope of body and paint work. The panel's design is adapted to Mercedes' serial solutions, meaning installation is based on factory mounting points and does not require interference with the vehicle's load-bearing structure.

In workshop practice, such a component is effective for:

• replacing a damaged fender after a collision or scrape,
• corrosion repairs within the wheel arch area,
• restoring the original appearance of the side body section.

An additional advantage is the maintenance of the appropriate component weight, which helps preserve the factory suspension performance characteristics and does not introduce unwanted changes to the body load distribution.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes fender

Using an original side panel on a Mercedes ML W164 allows for the preservation of the vehicle's structural and visual integrity. Factory fitment to the body lines makes it easier to achieve even gaps between body components, which is significant both from an aesthetic point of view and for proper water drainage and protection against corrosion in the wheel arch area.

Choosing such a solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where the priority is to recreate the vehicle's original appearance as faithfully as possible and maintain compatibility with other body components and equipment mounted in the front left wheel area.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch and fender area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as covers, side panels, or additional reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes wheel arches and rear fenders category.

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