Mercedes W204 Side Wing Panel Front Left N/S Fender Carneol Red - 544

Visual condition of the part

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

The Left Front Fender for Mercedes W204 in Carneol Red Metallic is an original body part designed for precise factory fitment. This used side panel ensures proper body line continuity, maintaining compatibility with mounting points and body geometry. It's a practical solution for post-accident repairs, bodywork corrections, and restoring the aesthetic appeal in the Carneol Red Metallic - 544 shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801318-CR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801318, A 204 880 13 18, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Carneol Red Metallic - 544
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Body Fitment

The presented part belongs to the Front Fenders category and is designed as a panel mounted on the front left side of the vehicle. The fender's construction is adapted to the factory mounting points in the Mercedes W204 model, facilitating proper alignment with the hood, bumper, doors, and sill trims. This allows for maintaining correct panel gaps and the stability of the entire body corner.

Its placement on the vehicle is specified as the front left side, enabling unambiguous selection of the part for a specific mounting position. Such a side panel is particularly crucial for collision repairs where restoring the original body geometry without interfering with the load-bearing structure is required.

Color and Paint Finish

The fender is factory painted in the Carneol Red Metallic - 544 shade, characteristic of selected color configurations for the Mercedes W204. The metallic paint finish ensures visual consistency with other body elements in the same color code, reducing the scope of additional paintwork after installation.

For body and paint shops, as well as end-users, this means a faster repair completion – in many cases, only fitting and polishing are needed, without the necessity of a full panel repaint. The base color matching the paint code also facilitates potential blending into adjacent panels.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The offered fender is an original body part from the Mercedes brand, ensuring compliance with the vehicle's factory specifications. The part has designated part numbers and interchangeable numbers, allowing for unambiguous verification with service documentation or manufacturer catalogs.

In practical installation, the following features are important:

• dedicated placement on the vehicle on the front left side,
• construction adapted to factory mounting points,
• defined element weight, facilitating logistics and installation planning,
• original origin from the Mercedes parts range, contributing to maintaining body rigidity and geometry.

The used condition indicates that the part has been previously in use but is still suitable for reinstallation after standard workshop verification. It's a sensible choice for repairs where the cost-to-functionality ratio is important and maintaining the original body structure is desired.

Practical Application and Benefits of Choice

Replacing the left front fender on a Mercedes W204 is often necessary after mechanical damage, localized corrosion, or during body renovation. Using an original panel in a color close to the factory shade allows for:

• limiting bodywork to element removal and installation,
• minimizing vehicle downtime in the workshop,
• maintaining visual consistency of the body lines,
• preserving safety parameters resulting from the factory design.

For users who value compliance with the original vehicle specifications, choosing such a fender is a technically safe and predictable solution in terms of installation.

Related Products and Technical Materials

If you plan to replace multiple body elements on the driver's side as part of a single repair, such as adjacent panels or mounting components, it's worth considering other items from the same product group. In such cases, to select compatible body components for this model, check the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.

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