Mercedes W176 Wing Fender Panel Front Left N/S Side Trim Cover Mountain Grey 787

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Wing Fender Panel Front Left N/S Side Trim Cover Mountain Grey is an original body component from the Front fenders category, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle's front section. Finished in the attractive Mountain Grey color, it allows for a technically correct body repair without the need for aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment. This is a solution for users expecting solid quality and a consistent body appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1768810101-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768810101
• Substitutable numbers: A1768810101, A 176 881 01 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and body fitment

The presented fender has been designed specifically for the front left part of the W176 series body, which ensures proper body line alignment and correct fitment with the hood, bumper, and door. Its placement on the vehicle in the front axle zone means that the component is responsible not only for aesthetics but also for protecting the body structure against external factors.

The Mountain Grey color allows for visual consistency with the factory paint, which limits the scope of potential paintwork and facilitates matching with other body panels.

Technical and functional characteristics

As a component from the Front fenders category, the fender performs several key structural functions:

• it shields the wheel and suspension components from water, mud, and minor road impacts,
• it stabilizes the wheel arch edge and ensures proper airflow around the body,
• it creates a rigid mounting point for inner wheel arch liners and bumper mounting components.

The appropriate shaping of the panel and factory mounting points facilitate precise installation and the maintenance of correct gaps between body elements, which is important both from a visual and aerodynamic perspective.

Condition of the component and use in repairs

The product is offered as a used part, which is a beneficial solution for accident or restoration repairs when the priority is to combine reasonable costs with maintaining the original body geometry. A used fender allows for the restoration of the factory body structure without the need to resort to cheaper replacements with uncertain rigidity and build quality.

This solution is particularly useful in situations where only the left front part of the body has been damaged, while other panels are in good condition and it is required to recreate the original appearance of the vehicle as faithfully as possible.

Benefits of using an original fender

Using an original fender in Mountain Grey brings a number of practical benefits:

• better fitment to factory mounting points and adjacent body elements,
• preservation of the consistent styling line characteristic of Mercedes W176 models,
• possibility to limit the scope of paintwork thanks to the shade compatibility with the factory color palette,
• maintaining vehicle value through the use of original body components.

For body shops and individual users, this means a faster and more predictable repair process, with a lower risk of problems with body geometry and fitment.

Expanding the repair within the wheel arch area

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

For users interested in a broader approach to vehicle servicing, including the drivetrain and components working with the suspension, a guide on purchasing used components may be helpful. Practical tips on how to assess the condition of sub-assemblies and avoid costly mistakes can be found in the article Second-hand differential – what you need to know about used differentials, sensors, and drivetrain systems.