Mercedes W204 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic 359

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W204 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation on the passenger side of the vehicle's front section. Thanks to the factory paint in the Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359 shade, it provides a seamless complement to the body lines, facilitating an aesthetically pleasing and technically correct repair of the side bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048801418-TB1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048801418
• Substitutable numbers: A2048801418, A 204 880 14 18
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and fitment for Mercedes W204

The presented Mercedes W204 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic is designed as a structural body component, responsible for maintaining the correct side line, protecting the wheel arch, and interfacing with the hood, bumper, and front door. Its placement in the front right zone ensures proper alignment with factory mounting points, which translates into stability and predictable body behavior while driving.

The original geometry of the side panel makes it easier to achieve even gaps between body components, which is essential both from an aerodynamic perspective and for visual quality after post-accident repairs or restoration.

Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359 color and aesthetic value

The fender is finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359, a color characteristic of selected Mercedes paint configurations. The metallic paint coating allows for consistency with the rest of the body, limiting the scope of additional paint work, provided that the other vehicle components are in the same shade and in a similar visual condition.

For users who care about the vehicle's aesthetics, this means the possibility of carrying out repairs in a more economical and technically organized manner – while maintaining the original character of the side line and the factory metallic light reflection effect.

Characteristics of the used component

As an item from the Front Fenders category in used condition, the side panel retains its structural functionality while potentially showing typical signs of wear resulting from its previous installation on a vehicle. This type of component is particularly attractive to users looking for a compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original quality characteristic of the Mercedes brand.

Choosing a used OEM fender allows for the maintenance of factory rigidity and fitment, which is crucial for the precise adjustment of body components in the front zone, especially after bodywork repairs.

Application in body repairs and upgrades

This front right fender is suitable both for standard replacement of a damaged component after a collision and for more extensive restoration work on the Mercedes W204 body. It can be used in:

• post-accident repairs involving the replacement of the front side panel,
• vehicle restorations where maintaining the original body line is key,
• visual upgrades, when the owner aims to restore a consistent look to the side of the bodywork.

Thanks to its factory shape and design for a specific model, installation is based on standard mounting points, which facilitates work for body shops and speeds up the component fitting process.

Repair expansion – Mercedes Front Fenders

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel arch area and the front part of your Mercedes body and need other components from the same group, such as additional panels, covers, or compatible side elements, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Front Fenders category.

Technical support and knowledge

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Summary

Mercedes W204 Side Panel Wing Fender Front Right O/S Tanzanite Blue Metallic is a functional body component designed for installation in the front, right zone of the vehicle. Original geometry, factory metallic paint, and fitment for a specific model make it a beneficial solution for users and workshops that expect a solid base for repairing or restoring the side bodywork while maintaining the character typical of the Mercedes brand.