Mercedes W169 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Sand Dune Beige 791

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W169 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Sand Dune Beige is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. Finished in the factory Sand Dune Beige Metallic color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring the correct geometry of the panel following a collision or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698810101-SDB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698810101
• Substitutable numbers: A1698810101, A 169 881 01 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Sand Dune Beige Metallic - 791
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and function of the fender

The presented front left fender is designed as a structural body component that covers the wheel, the wheel arch, and critical mounting points for the bumper and headlight. Its precisely engineered shape ensures proper airflow along the bodywork and limits the ingress of water, mud, and small stones into the engine bay and sill area.

Thanks to its factory profile, the fender works with original mounting points, which facilitates precise alignment with the hood, doors, and bumper. Proper fitment translates into uniform gaps between components, which is significant for both aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons.

Sand Dune Beige Metallic - 791 color

The finish in Sand Dune Beige Metallic - 791 is a distinctive, elegant metallic beige paint used in Mercedes compact class models. Using the original color often allows for minimizing the scope of paintwork or focusing solely on local color matching to the rest of the body.

The metallic structure of the paint ensures even light reflection and blends well with the side line of the body, highlighting the fender's characteristic creases. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, where quick restoration of the vehicle's aesthetics without the need for full repainting of the entire side is a priority.

Placement on the vehicle and fitment

The fender is intended for installation on the front left side of the body, which is crucial when selecting the component relative to the driver's side and mounting layout. Proper placement on the vehicle facilitates the work of a body technician or mechanic, as the mounting points, edges, and creases are consistent with the factory body geometry.

As an element from the Front fenders category, it has been designed to work with factory wheel arch liners, covers, and bumper mounts, which allows for maintaining the correct rigidity of the front body section and proper protection of the wheel zone against dirt.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered fender is a used part, which in practice represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. Compared to low-budget aftermarket replacements, an original used fender usually replicates the body line better, which reduces the need for additional adjustment work.

Choosing a used body component is particularly attractive for maintenance and post-accident repairs, where functionality, correct fitment, and compatibility with the factory color are prioritized over a visual condition comparable to a new vehicle.

Support in selection and additional information

If you are considering whether a new or used body component is a better solution for your case, our guide describing the differences in costs, durability, and availability of components may be helpful: Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch zone and the front section of your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as left fenders, right fenders, or additional front panels, check out the available parts in the Mercedes front fenders category.