Mercedes W203 Hood Bonnet Grille Air Inlet Front Cover Tellurium Silver - 762

The Mercedes W203 Tellurium Silver Metallic Hood Grille is an original front-mounted grille. It ensures proper airflow to the engine compartment and restores the consistent, factory-style appearance of the vehicle's front fascia.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800205-TES
• Mark: Mercedes
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800205
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800205, A 203 880 02 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Tellurium Silver Metallic - 762
• Category: Grilles, Meshes & Vents

Purpose and technical function

This radiator grille for the Mercedes W203 was designed as an exterior element mounted at the front of the vehicle. It directs airflow into the engine compartment, supporting stable thermal conditions during engine operation.

The grille geometry is tailored to the airflow characteristics of this model, reducing turbulence and promoting uniform cooling of components located behind the hood. The design is compatible with the engine code indicated in the technical data, making it easier to select a specific vehicle configuration.

Appearance and colors

The piece is finished in Tellurium Silver Metallic, the factory paint code. This distinctive metallic silver color is used on Mercedes models and complements both light and dark exterior colors.

Choosing a grille in the same color as the bodywork reduces the need for additional painting and restores a consistent appearance to the front of the vehicle after bodywork and paintwork repairs. The metallic coating provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance and harmoniously complements the lines of the hood and headlights.

Condition, origin and operating parameters

The grille is a used, disassembled part . This means it retains its original assembly geometry and factory fit with the hood and other front fascia components. This type of component is a good choice for accident repairs where compliance with factory specifications is a priority.

The component was removed from a relatively low-mileage vehicle, which contributes to limited wear and tear. Its used condition allows for cost-effective repair while maintaining proper performance and proper attachment to the body structure.

Benefits of using the original radiator grille

The use of the original air intake grille in the Mercedes W203 provides a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fit – dimensional compliance with the hood and bumper, without the need for modifications.
• Stable air flow – grille design adapted to the cooling system and engine compartment.
• Consistent aesthetics of the front of the vehicle – Tellurium Silver Metallic color allows you to recreate the original look of the car.
• Economical repair – a used item allows you to reduce costs while maintaining functionality.

Compatible with other Mercedes radiator grilles

If you also need other elements from the Mercedes radiator grille category, check out the Mercedes radiator grilles available in our assortment to select complete front fascia repair kits.

For users interested in the broader technical context of a vehicle – especially in diagnostics and component selection based on identification numbers – this article describing the construction and operation of the fuel system may be helpful. For more information, see: Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Regeneration .

Product details described below. With signs of use, please see photos.