Mercedes GL X164 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos. Mercedes GL X164 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body part designed for precise installation on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory profiling and adherence to the body lines, it ensures a consistent vehicle appearance and proper alignment of the hood, bumper, and door edges. This is a solution for users who want to restore the aesthetics and geometry of the vehicle's front end after a collision or corrosion using an original front fender.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1648800206-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1648800206
• Substitutable numbers: A1648800206, A 164 880 02 06, A 164 880 02 06 64, A164880020664
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender is designed specifically for the Mercedes GL X164 generation and is mounted on the front right side of the vehicle. The component's construction accounts for the SUV's characteristic contours, mounting points for the front panel, cowl, and rocker panel, which allows for maintaining factory gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper. The original geometry of the fender facilitates bodywork and reduces the need for additional adjustments, which translates into stable mounting, proper wheel arch support, and correct alignment of the headlight edges and trim strips.

Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish

The fender is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, designated in the Mercedes palette by code 197. This is a popular, elegant shade of metallic black, often found on GL X164 units, which blends well with chrome and silver body accessories. The metallic structure of the paint provides depth of color and a modern look, and with proper surface preparation, it allows the painter to precisely match the shade to the rest of the bodywork. In the case of post-accident repairs, using a fender in the same base color allows for reducing the scope of paint work and makes it easier to achieve an even transition between elements, which is particularly important for the large body surfaces of an SUV.

Characteristics of the used component

As a part from the Front fenders category, the product comes from dismantling, which means it is a used item. Such components are frequently chosen for repairs of older vehicles because they allow for maintaining original manufacturing quality and fitment while reducing costs compared to new parts. The fender retains its factory construction, mounting points, and shape consistent with the GL X164 body line. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard surface verification for signs of wear, prepare the surface for painting, and check the mounting points to ensure proper fitment with the remaining front elements of the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original front fender

Using an original front right fender on a Mercedes GL X164 provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and proper gaps between elements,
• secure mounting to the vehicle structure thanks to matching mounting points,
• easier color matching thanks to the Obsidian Black Metallic paint,
• consistent appearance of the front of the car after body and paint repairs. For body and paint shops, this means shorter adjustment time and fewer installation corrections, and for the user – an aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's original look.

Expanding repairs within the front body area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional right fenders, left fenders, or compatible front panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes front fenders category. If you want to better plan your purchases and collect various used body, mechanical, or equipment parts in one place, it is worth checking out the guide describing the one-stop-shop parts procurement strategy – you will find it in the article Comprehensive supply: from the engine to the smallest clip.