Mercedes W203 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Covering Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W203 Engine Hood Iridium Silver - 775 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. The paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade ensures consistency with the factory color palette and allows for an aesthetically pleasing, technically correct repair of the car's front.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800157-IRS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800157
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800157, A 203 880 01 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment

The engine hood has been specifically designed for W203 series models, maintaining the factory geometry and body lines. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, meaning the part is responsible for covering the engine compartment, ensuring proper airflow, and preserving the characteristic appearance of the Mercedes front end.

Thanks to its construction aligned with manufacturer solutions, the hood allows for maintaining correct gaps between the fenders, bumper, and grille, which is important for both aerodynamics and the visual coherence of the bodywork.

Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 Color and Finish

The factory color Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is a popular, metallic silver shade used on many Mercedes W203 models. Using this color:

• facilitates matching the part to the vehicle's existing paint,
• reduces the scope of painting work when replacing the hood,
• ensures a consistent, elegant look for the car's front.

For users who want to preserve the original character of their vehicle's body, a hood in this color is a practical solution for collision repairs or restorations.

Characteristics of a Used Part

This hood comes from secondary circulation, meaning it is a used part that has been verified for assembly suitability. Such parts are often chosen for repairs where maintaining the original body structure while optimizing costs is important. A used engine hood allows for:

• maintaining the original stiffness and shape of the panel,
• installation in original mounting points,
• reducing the amount of bodywork required compared to non-original parts.

Application in Repairs and Restorations

The engine hood in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is particularly suitable for situations where replacing damaged front body panels after a collision is necessary, or during comprehensive body restoration. The part allows for restoring the correct hood line, which is important for:

• proper closing and operation of the hood latch,
• safe service access to the engine compartment,
• maintaining proper airflow to the radiator and engine compartment.

By retaining its factory shape, the hood works with original seals, hinges, and gas struts, which simplifies installation and subsequent operation.

Mercedes Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive repair of your vehicle's front end and are also interested in other body parts with similar construction and purpose, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

If you want to deepen your knowledge about the possibilities of modifying and upgrading cars using original, used components, it is worth reading an article describing the character of sporty MINI versions and the potential of the used parts market: MINI John Cooper Works – What Sets It Apart and How to Upgrade Your MINI?.