Mercedes W164 W169 Left Right N/O/S Fender Side Panel Emblem Edition

Mercedes W164 W169 Left Right N/O/S Fender Side Panel Emblem Edition is an original component from the Emblems and ornaments category, designed for installation on the side fender panel of selected Mercedes models. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain a consistent body appearance, restore factory markings, or aesthetically complete the vehicle's side profile.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1718176120
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1718176120
• Substitutable numbers: A1718176120, A 171 817 61 20
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Category: Emblems & Ornaments

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented emblem is designed for installation on the side fender panel on the right or left side, which makes it easy to match to a specific body configuration. As a result, it can be used both as a single replacement part or in a pair to maintain the visual symmetry of the vehicle.

Its placement on the fender allows the emblem to serve both an informative and decorative function, highlighting the Edition trim level and the characteristic side line of the body. This is particularly important when restoring or refreshing cars where visual details influence the overall perception of the vehicle.

Technical characteristics and fitment

As a Mercedes brand component, the Edition fender side panel emblem has been manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer's factory standards, which translates into a proper fit for the fender's contours and geometry. The original design ensures appropriate rigidity, stable seating, and compatibility with the intended mounting location.

The product belongs to the Emblems and ornaments category, meaning its primary task is to maintain consistent body styling and restore the vehicle's factory appearance. In practice, this translates into:

• the possibility of an aesthetic replacement for a damaged or missing emblem,
• maintaining the original Edition version identification,
• improved presentation of the side body section after bodywork and paint repairs.

Part condition and practical application

The emblem is offered as a used part, making it a reasonable choice for maintenance repairs, restorations, and returning the vehicle to a factory-like state without the need to invest in new components. Such elements are particularly useful after fender replacement, accident repairs, or when completing missing body details.

Using the original Edition fender side panel emblem allows for maintaining stylistic consistency with other markings on the vehicle, which is important both aesthetically and for the potential resale of the car. Proper fitment and the intended mounting location minimize the need for additional modifications.

Benefits of installing an original emblem

Choosing the original Edition fender side panel emblem for W164 and W169 models is a solution that allows you to:

• restore the factory look of the side body section,
• maintain visual consistency with other vehicle markings,
• achieve predictable fitment to the fender surface,
• reduce installation time thanks to a design compliant with the manufacturer's specifications.

For users who care about body details, this is a practical way to tidy up the side zone, especially after bodywork or replacement of exterior panels.

Related components and further reading

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Mercedes and need other items from the same group, such as additional markings, decorative trims, or other ornamental details, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Emblems and ornaments category.

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