Mercedes R172 Front Wing Bracket Holder Right O/S Obsidian Black Metallic 197

The Right Front Fender Mounting Bracket for Mercedes R172 in Obsidian Black Metallic 197 is an original body part designed for the front right side of the vehicle. As part of the Brackets, Mountings, and Mounting Parts group, it ensures proper support and a stable connection of the fender to the body structure, which translates to precise panel alignment and an aesthetically pleasing side profile of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1726260214-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1726240214
• Substitutable numbers: A1726240214, A 172 624 02 14
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Bracket
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Mounts, Brackets & Hardware

Purpose and Function of the Part

The presented bracket is dedicated to the front right side of the Mercedes R172 body and is responsible for the stable mounting of the fender to the vehicle's structure. A correctly selected and installed bracket limits unwanted panel vibrations, facilitates maintaining even gaps between body elements, and supports the preservation of the front end's factory geometry.

The part belongs to the group of structural body mountings, which are important for both the visual quality of the finish and the correct transfer of loads from the fender panel to the vehicle's supporting structure.

Color and Visual Matching

The bracket is prepared for mounting a fender in the color Obsidian Black Metallic – 197, which allows for visual consistency of the front wheel arch area with the rest of the body in the same shade. This makes it easier to achieve uniform color transitions and limit the scope of additional painting work in the mounting area.

Selecting a part in the appropriate color variant is particularly important for accident repairs and bodywork corrections, where both correct fitment and the aesthetic finish of the fender's edge relative to the bumper, hood, and doors are crucial.

Mounting Characteristics

The right front fender mounting bracket is designed as a part structurally compliant with the factory mounting points in the Mercedes R172 body. The appropriate shaping of the contact areas with the fender and the vehicle structure facilitates correct panel positioning during installation and subsequent gap adjustment.

In practice, this translates to:

• easier positioning of the fender relative to adjacent body elements,
• stable support of the panel at critical mounting points,
• reduced risk of sheet metal movement and the formation of unwanted stresses.

Condition and Application in Bodywork Repairs

The part is offered in used condition, making it an attractive solution for bodywork repairs where a combination of original component quality and optimal cost is important. Using an original part from disassembly allows for compliance with the factory body structure and reduces the need for additional assembly modifications.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of using used body parts in professional repairs, it is worth reading the article Replacing Body Panels with Used Ones – Can Dismantled Body Parts Look Like New?, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting and installing such components in premium vehicles, including Mercedes.

Expanding Repairs within Body Mountings

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body mounting area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional brackets, supports, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Brackets, Mountings, and Mounting Parts category.