Mercedes R171 Wing Fender Panel Front Left N/S Side Trim Iridium Silver - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes R171 Wing Fender Panel Front Left N/S Side Trim Iridium Silver is an original body component designed for precise installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory-spec shape and compatibility with the body lines, it ensures a consistent vehicle appearance and proper alignment of gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper. This is an ideal solution for users who expect a technically fitted wheel arch panel after a collision repair or vehicle restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1718800306-IRS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1718800306
• Substitutable numbers: A1718800306, A 171 880 03 06
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The described component is a front wheel arch panel mounted on the left side of the vehicle, in the area of the front bumper and door. The fender's construction is prepared to work with factory mounting points, which facilitates correct positioning relative to the hood, headlight, and rocker panel. Such a solution allows for maintaining the original body geometry and reduces the need for additional bodywork.

As part of the Front Fenders group, the panel serves a protective function for the wheel well, suspension components, and the side body structure, while also being responsible for the aesthetic front line characteristic of Mercedes models.

Iridium Silver Metallic color – benefits for repairs

The fender is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic – 775, one of the popular silver shades used on Mercedes cars. For many users, this means the possibility of reducing the scope of painting during repairs, especially when other body parts are in the same color. In practice, matching and polishing are often sufficient, which shortens the vehicle's downtime in the workshop.

The metallic paint coating ensures a consistent visual reception with the remaining body panels, and a properly prepared component can be used both for post-accident repairs and for visual refreshing of the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used component

The presented fender is a used part, which in practice means a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original Mercedes body structure. Such components are frequently chosen for repairs of older vehicles, where the priority is functionality, correct fitment, and compliance with the factory styling line.

In the case of body parts, it is important that the panel comes from disassembly, thanks to which it retains its original geometry and characteristic stampings, which facilitates installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

Practical service application

The front left fender in Iridium Silver Metallic will work particularly well in the following situations:

• repairing damage after a collision in the front left part of the body,
• replacing a corroded or deformed wheel arch panel,
• restoring the consistent side line of the vehicle after previous repairs,
• visual renovation of the car while maintaining the original paint color.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape, the fender allows for the correct seating of the headlight, bumper, and door, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper closing of moving parts.

Support in selection and additional information

If you are considering using a used component instead of a new one, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the comparison of costs and durability of various solutions – practical tips can be found in the article Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability, which discusses, among other things, the selection of body components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as wheel arch panels, covers, or additional shields, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.