Mercedes W211 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Side Fender Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W211 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Side Fender Iridium Silver - 775 is an original body component designed for the front left side of the vehicle, ensuring correct geometry and a consistent body appearance. Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, it allows for the aesthetic replacement of a damaged fender without the need for structural modifications. This is a practical solution for users who value factory-spec fitment and adherence to the Mercedes design language.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2118801318-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2118801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2118801318, A 211 880 13 18
• 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 is designed specifically for installation on the front left side of the body, which guarantees proper alignment with the hood, bumper, and door. The construction corresponds to factory mounting points, allowing the component to work with original brackets, wheel arch liners, and covers without the need for modifications or forced fitting.

The Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 color allows for visual consistency with the remaining body panels in the same shade, which limits the scope of paintwork required and facilitates restoring the vehicle to an aesthetic condition following a collision or corrosion.

Technical characteristics and functional properties

The fender belongs to the group of body components responsible for protecting the wheel area and maintaining the vehicle's side profile. Properly selected geometry ensures:

• correct alignment of the wheel arch edge relative to the tire and rim,
• proper fitment with the hood, headlight, and bumper,
• stable mounting of wheel arch liners and components installed in this area.

The appropriate weight of the fender helps maintain the factory rigidity of the front body section, which is important for both driving comfort and the performance of the suspension in the vicinity of the left wheel.

Condition of the component and benefits of use

The offered fender is used, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original body structure. Using a factory component allows for:

• maintaining compliance with the Mercedes design line,
• easier adjustment of panel gaps,
• reducing the time required for fitting during installation.

For body shops and individual users, this is a solution that facilitates a technically correct repair of the side body section without the need to use aftermarket parts with uncertain fitment.

Application in the wheel arch and fender zone

The element belongs to the Rear wheel arches and fenders group, however, in this case, it serves as the front left fender, working with the wheel arch liner, covers, and mounts in this part of the vehicle. Replacing a damaged panel with an original component allows for restoring proper protection of the wheel area against water, mud, and debris, which is significant for the durability of suspension components and parts mounted near the wheel arch.

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

Technical support and expert knowledge

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