Mercedes W164 Fender Trim Strip Front Left N/S Wheel Arch Tanzanite Blue - 359

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W164 Fender Trim Strip Front Left N/S Wheel Arch Tanzanite Blue in Tanzanite Blue Metallic is an original body trim component designed for installation in the front left wheel arch. It ensures a cohesive look for the side of the vehicle while protecting the edge of the fender and wheel arch from mechanical damage. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain factory aesthetics and proper fitment of body panels.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1648843122-TB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1648843122
• Substitutable numbers: A1648843122, A 164 884 31 22
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes W164

The presented trim strip is dedicated to the front left wheel arch of the Mercedes M-Class W164 generation. The component's design is matched to the shape of the factory fender and wheel arch, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the body line consistent with the manufacturer's design. Thanks to this, no additional modifications or forced fitting are required after replacement.

Color and finish Tanzanite Blue Metallic

The trim is finished in the Tanzanite Blue Metallic shade, which allows for consistency with a body of the same color. The metallic paint coating harmonizes well with the body contours, highlighting the wheel arch line and giving the vehicle a tidy, well-maintained appearance. For many users, this is a quick way to restore aesthetics after damage or wear of the original part.

Characteristics of the used component

The trim comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains its original geometry and factory mounts. Such components are often chosen as a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original build quality. A used wheel arch component allows for an economical repair of the wheel area without sacrificing proper fitment to the remaining body panels.

Protective and aesthetic function of the wheel arch

The wheel arch trim serves a dual role: on one hand, it provides a visual finish to the fender edge, and on the other, it helps to reduce minor damage resulting from contact with stones, mud, or road salt. A correctly installed component stabilizes the wheel arch line, which is important both from the perspective of appearance and subsequent paint protection at the contact point with the tire and inner liners.

Why choose an original wheel arch trim

The original wheel arch trim for Mercedes W164 provides:

• fitment consistent with factory mounting points,
• maintenance of the proper body line in the front left wheel area,
• compatibility with other body panels and wheel arch liners,
• aesthetic color matching in the Tanzanite Blue Metallic variant.

Thanks to this, replacing a damaged part with an original component from dismantling is a technically safe and cost-effective solution.

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

If you are considering whether to choose a refurbished or used part for your repair, an article describing the differences between these solutions may be helpful – you can find more information in the material Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?.