Mercedes W211 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Side Fender Indium Grey Metallic - 963

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W211 Wing Panel Front Left N/S Side Fender Indium Grey Metallic - 963 is an original body component designed for precise installation at factory mounting points. Thanks to the maintenance of the panel's correct geometry and compliance with the body line, it ensures a consistent appearance of the side body section and proper alignment of gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper. This used component allows for an economical, yet technically correct repair of the front left wheel arch zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2118801318-ING
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2118801318
• Substitutable numbers: A2118801318, A 211 880 13 18
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Indium Grey Metallic - 963
• Category: Body Side & Quarter Panels

Purpose and fitment

The offered fender is designed as an external body panel mounted on the front left side of the vehicle. The construction corresponds to the factory wheel arch profile, which facilitates maintaining proper edge alignment relative to the doors, hood, and bumper. The element is part of the body group responsible for wheel coverage, airflow management, and protecting the wheel arch chamber from dirt.

As an original Mercedes component, the fender ensures proper fitment with other body panels without the need for interference with the load-bearing structure. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs, where maintaining factory reference points and body geometry is crucial.

Color and surface finish

The fender is finished in Indium Grey Metallic paint, designated by color code 963. The metallic grey blends well with the E-Class body line, emphasizing the car's understated, elegant character. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting paintwork to potential touch-ups only, which shortens repair time and simplifies the shade matching process.

The metallic paint coating promotes even light distribution across the panel surface, which helps maintain a consistent visual effect with adjacent body elements. This is particularly important when joining a newly installed fender with existing panels in the same color.

Characteristics of the used component

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used body panel. Such components are frequently chosen for repairs of vehicles that are several or more years old, where the balance between repair cost and maintaining original manufacturing quality is key. A used fender allows for the restoration of the factory body shape without the need to use aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment.

The panel has a specific weight, which is important for transport and planning installation in workshop conditions. The stable construction and proper material rigidity promote the maintenance of appropriate body performance in the area of the front suspension and wheel arch.

Benefits of using an original fender

• Restoration of the factory body line in the front left wheel area.
• Fitment with the hood, doors, and bumper in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Indium Grey metallic paint facilitating visual matching to the existing coating.
• Time savings during repair thanks to a ready-to-install body panel.
• Cost-effective solution compared to new components.

Expanding repairs within the wheel arch area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or supplementary plating fragments, check the available parts in the Mercedes Wheel Arches and Rear Fenders category.

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