Mercedes CL203 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Obsidian Black - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes CL203 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body component from the Front fenders group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. The Obsidian Black Metallic paint finish allows for an aesthetic match with the factory Mercedes bodywork, reducing the need for additional paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800318-OB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800318
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800118, A 203 880 01 18
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender is designed as a structural component for the front left part of the body, responsible for maintaining the correct body lines and shielding the front wheel. Thanks to its factory mounting geometry, it ensures proper alignment with the hood, bumper, headlight, and door, which facilitates installation and helps maintain the original body gap geometry.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front zone, on the driver's side, makes this component significant both for protecting the suspension mechanics and for the visual consistency of the entire car silhouette. The fender is prepared for use with factory mounting points, which promotes stability and proper interaction with other body panels.

Color and paint finish

The fender is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, characteristic of many premium Mercedes models. The metallic structure of the paint provides color depth and good light dispersion, which translates into a visually consistent effect after installation on a vehicle with the same paint code.

The ready-to-use paint finish allows in many cases to limit the work to fitting and polishing, without the need for full repainting of the component. This is a beneficial solution both in terms of repair time and the total cost of restoring the body to an aesthetic condition.

Functional characteristics of the component

The fender belongs to a group of body components with significant operational importance. It is responsible for:

• protecting the front wheel and suspension components from water, mud, and small road debris,
• maintaining proper airflow around the wheel arch,
• stable mounting of covers and inner wheel arch liners, if provided for in the given model.

A properly selected fender helps reduce the risk of accelerated corrosion in the wheel arch zone and improves driving comfort by reducing the amount of debris entering the engine bay and suspension area.

Condition and practical parameters

The component is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical body repair while maintaining the original construction. The fender has a specific weight that is adapted to the structural requirements of the Mercedes body, ensuring it does not negatively affect the vehicle's weight distribution or suspension performance.

Using an original fender from this series helps maintain factory aerodynamic properties and correct body line alignment, which is particularly important for post-collision repairs or replacing corroded components.

Support for selection and body zone expansion

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

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