Mercedes W205 W213 C253 Air Filter Housing Intake Box Upper A2058308800

The Mercedes W205 / W213 / C253 Air Filter Housing Top Cover is an original intake system component, designed for factory installation in select C-Class, E-Class, and GLC models. It ensures a sealed air pathway to the filter and subsequently to the engine, promoting stable operating parameters for the powertrain.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2058308800
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2058308800
• Substitutable numbers: A2058308800, A 205 830 88 00
• Part type: Air Filter Housing
• Category: Air Filter Housings

Purpose and Function in the Intake System

The Mercedes Air Filter Housing, in its top cover version, is responsible for precisely closing the filter element and properly directing the airflow within the engine bay. The design, tailored for W205, W213, and C253 platforms, maintains the factory intake geometry, which reduces pressure drops and supports uniform cylinder filling.

The original intake channel geometry promotes:

• stable airflow under various engine loads,
• maintaining the intake system's seal in conjunction with the lower housing part and hoses,
• correct operation of sensors located near the air filter.

Construction and Fitment for Mercedes W205, W213, C253

The top part of the air filter housing has been designed for specific mounting points within the engine bay of C-Class (W205), E-Class (W213), and GLC (C253) models. This allows for maintaining:

• factory fit with the lower housing part and intake hoses,
• proper positioning of seals around the filter element,
• stable mounting in the body without additional modifications.

The appropriately shaped chamber above the filter reduces air turbulence and supports uniform suction by the engine, which is crucial for both performance and the operation of measurement systems.

Benefits of Using an Original Air Filter Housing

Using an original Mercedes air filter housing to replace a damaged or non-factory part restores the intake system's operating conditions as designed by the manufacturer. In practice, this means:

• maintaining factory airflow parameters, which promotes stable engine operation,
• reducing the risk of leaks at the junction of the housing, filter, and intake hoses,
• proper cooperation with other engine bay components (covers, hoses, mounts),
• easier servicing during periodic filter element replacement.

Item Condition and Service Application

The air filter housing is a used part, sourced from disassembly, and is intended for service applications in Mercedes vehicles based on the W205, W213, and C253 platforms. This solution is particularly useful in cases of damage to the factory housing (cracks, broken clips, deformations), where restoring proper sealing and intake system geometry is necessary without altering the vehicle's structure.

If you are looking for other Mercedes air filter housings compatible with different models of this brand, check out our category: Mercedes Air Filter Housings.

More practical information on selecting and installing used components can be found in the Global Parts guide: Used Automotive Electronics and Components – How to Safely Select Parts by OEM Numbers.