Mercedes W176 Hood Bonnet Trim Panelling Calcite White - 650

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Engine Hood Calcite White - 650 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory color Calcite White - 650, it provides a cohesive complement to the body, facilitating the replacement of a damaged hood without the need for complex painting modifications. This is a practical solution for users who value precise fit and maintaining the car's factory appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1768800057-CW1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768800057
• Substitutable numbers: A1768800057, A 176 880 00 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Calcite White - 650
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Intended Use and Fit for Mercedes W176

The presented engine hood has been designed specifically for the Mercedes A-Class W176 generation, ensuring proper fit to the body lines and factory mounting points. Its placement in the Front area means the part works in conjunction with the hood latch, fenders, grille, and other front-end components, maintaining correct gaps and geometry.

This allows the hood to be used for both post-accident repairs and replacement of worn-out parts, without requiring intervention in the vehicle's structural frame.

Calcite White - 650 Color and Usability

The factory color Calcite White - 650 allows for visual consistency with other body panels, which is particularly important for cars serviced according to manufacturer standards. For many users, this means minimizing or completely eliminating the need for painting work, if the body shade matches the vehicle's current paintwork.

A uniform paint finish in this shade also facilitates subsequent polishing, coating correction, and potential local paint repairs, contributing to the car's long-term usability and aesthetics.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The engine hood comes from a secondary market, making it an attractive alternative to new body components. A used OEM part retains its original geometry, factory contours, and proper mounting points, which promotes correct installation and stable operation during daily use.

Choosing such a solution is beneficial for users who want to combine cost-effective repairs with maintaining the original body structure, without resorting to aftermarket parts with uncertain fit.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Hood

Using an original engine hood for the W176 model offers a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining the factory body line and the vehicle's characteristic front-end appearance,
• proper alignment with headlights, grille, and fenders,
• compatibility with factory mounting elements and seals,
• potential for reduced painting work due to color matching.

For users who value original solutions, it is particularly important that the body part comes from the Mercedes production line, which helps maintain the technical and visual consistency of the entire vehicle.

Mercedes Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair or considering replacing other body panels, it is worth analyzing the available solutions within the same product group. To select other parts for the front of this brand's vehicle and maintain technical repair consistency, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

Technical Support and 4Matic Drivetrains

For models equipped with all-wheel drive, the proper condition of the front bodywork is also important for the operation of cooling systems and air management, which indirectly affects the durability of drivetrain components. If you are interested in a broader context of operating cars with AWD systems from various brands, it is worth familiarizing yourself with material discussing the construction and service of such systems – detailed information can be found in the article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – AWD System Comparison.