Mercedes W245 Side Wing Panel Fender Front Left N/S Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Left Front Fender for Mercedes W245 in Polar Silver Metallic is an original body part designed for factory installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Due to its compatibility with the W245 body line and the correct paint shade Polar Silver Metallic - 761, this part allows for a technically correct and aesthetically pleasing repair of damaged bodywork. As an element from the Front Fenders category, it ensures proper mounting geometry and alignment with factory mounting points.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800918-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800918
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800918, A 169 880 09 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented fender is designed specifically for the Mercedes W245 model and is installed on the front left side of the vehicle. This ensures the correct geometry of the wheel arch, the line of creases, and the gaps relative to the bumper, hood, and door, which is crucial for the proper fit of the entire front end of the body.

The element belongs to the Front Fenders category, thus serving a protective function for the engine compartment, chassis rails, and suspension components against water, mud, and minor road impacts. A correctly chosen fender also facilitates the subsequent alignment of headlights and the bumper with the rest of the body.

Color and Paint Finish

The fender is finished in the factory color Polar Silver Metallic - 761, characteristic of many Mercedes W245 models. Using the correct paint shade:

• limits the scope of necessary painting work after installation,
• facilitates visual matching with existing body elements,
• allows for a consistent, aesthetic appearance of the entire side of the vehicle.

For body and paint shops, this means a faster repair process and less interference with adjacent body parts.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The offered fender is a used part, which in practice allows for combining original fitment with a more favorable repair cost compared to a new part. A used body component is a good solution in situations where maintaining factory geometry and material quality while optimizing the repair budget is a priority.

For body parts such as front fenders, it is particularly important to maintain the proper stiffness and shape of the panel – an original, used fender ensures correct structural parameters and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Application in Body Repairs

The left front fender for Mercedes W245 in Polar Silver Metallic is primarily used for:

• post-accident repairs involving damage to the front left corner,
• corrosion correction and replacement of corroded panels,
• restoring the vehicle to a technically compliant state with factory specifications.

By maintaining the correct shape of the wheel arch and mounting edges, the part facilitates the proper alignment of the door, hood, and bumper, which is important for both aesthetics, aerodynamics, and the proper closing of moving parts.

Other Mercedes Front Fenders

If, during the body repair of your Mercedes, you also need other panels from the same group, such as parts for the right side or additional fenders for other body versions, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.

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