Mercedes W245 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel B-Class Mountain Grey Metallic - 787

Visual condition of the part

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

The Mercedes B-Class W245 Bonnet Seal Strip in Mineral Grau Metallic B39 is an original body part designed for the front of the vehicle. Its used condition allows for an economical yet precise repair or restoration of the bonnet's factory appearance for versions painted in a shade close to Mountain Grey Metallic.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800357-MG1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800357
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800357, A 169 880 03 57, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Application and Function of the Part

The described bonnet trim panel is intended for installation at the front of the vehicle, where it serves as an aesthetic and protective finish for the edge of the engine cover. As a component from the Bonnet group, it helps maintain the vehicle's body line consistency, proper gap alignment, and correct fit of the bonnet to other front-end components.

Using an original seal strip is particularly important for post-accident repairs, restorations, and restoring the factory fit of body panels on the Mercedes B-Class W245 generation.

Paint Color and Matching

The part is factory painted in the Mineral Grau Metallic B39 shade, which belongs to Mercedes' range of grey metallic paints. This makes the panel a good solution for vehicles with a similar color tone, reducing the scope of necessary paintwork or allowing it to be completely omitted if a slight shade variation due to wear is acceptable.

The metallic paint structure ensures a visually consistent effect with other body elements, which is important for both aesthetic repairs and preparing the car for resale.

Benefits of Using an Original Bonnet Strip

Using an original bonnet seal strip for the Mercedes W245 ensures:

• factory fit to the shape of the bonnet and the front of the vehicle,
• correct alignment of edges and gaps between components,
• consistent appearance with other grey metallic painted components,
• economical repair thanks to the use of a pre-owned part.

For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this means shorter installation times and less interference with the body structure, while maintaining compliance with the bonnet's factory geometry.

Condition and Suitability for Repairs

The used part is a good choice for operational repairs, replacing a damaged strip after a collision, or reconstructing the front of the vehicle after major bodywork. The panel is suitable both as a final part and as a base for potential repainting in another Mercedes color.

Other Body Parts and Knowledge of Used Parts

If you are assembling the front end of your Mercedes and also need other parts from the Bonnet group, such as additional panels, covers, or trim strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes Bonnet category.

When planning repairs or modifications for German car brands, it's worth familiarizing yourself with best practices for selecting components from the secondary market – you can find more on this topic in the article Audi on Second-Hand Parts – Tuning and Repairs Without Quality Loss, which shows how to consciously use used components while maintaining a high level of reliability.