Mercedes W210 Hood Bonnet Air Intake Grille Tanzanite Blue A2108800805

Mercedes W210 Hood Bonnet Air Intake Grille Tanzanite Blue is an original body component from the Grilles and radiator grilles category, designed for installation in W210 generation E-Class models. It serves as a functional addition to the front of the hood, ensuring airflow to the engine compartment and maintaining a consistent, factory-spec appearance of the vehicle's front end.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A2108800805-TB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2108800805
• Substitutable numbers: A2108800805, A 210 880 08 05, KZ
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and function of the component

The presented air intake grille is dedicated to the Mercedes W210 hood and acts as an air intake duct in the front part of the body. The design has been engineered for proper airflow and stable mounting within the hood panel, which translates into predictable performance of the component while driving.

As an original part from the Grilles and radiator grilles range, the component retains its factory geometry, allowing it to fit standard mounting points without the need for modifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs or restoring a vehicle to a condition close to factory specifications.

Exterior appearance and color

The component is finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359, a shade characteristic of the Mercedes paint palette. The metallic structure of the color allows for aesthetic matching to a body in the same shade, reducing the need for additional painting or facilitating preparation for repainting.

Choosing the right color is both visually and practically significant – a consistent color between the hood and the air intake grille minimizes shade differences visible at the junction of the elements, which is crucial for precise body and paint repairs.

Technical specifications and installation

The hood air intake grille has been developed as an OEM part for the Mercedes brand, which means it maintains factory dimensional tolerances and compatibility with original mounts. As a result, installation is straightforward – the component fits into the prepared hood slots, and the body panel gaps remain consistent with the manufacturer's design.

The product has an assigned OEM part number and corresponding interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verifying compatibility with a specific equipment version and vehicle year. For users and workshops, this means the ability to precisely select the component based on service documentation.

Condition of the component and practical application

The offered air intake grille is used, making it a reasonable choice for cost-effective front-end vehicle repairs, especially in older Mercedes W210 models. In many cases, using aftermarket parts allows for maintaining repair cost-effectiveness while preserving the original design specifications.

The component will work well both for local hood repairs and for comprehensive reconstruction of the front body section after a collision. Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and color, it can be used as a base for further paint work or as a ready-to-install component in vehicles with a similar degree of paint wear.

Integration with other body components

The hood air intake grille works in conjunction with other front body components, such as the main radiator grille, bumper, or hood panel. A correctly selected element helps maintain even mounting gaps and a consistent layout of styling lines, which is important for both aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional grilles, covers, or decorative elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Grilles and radiator grilles category.

Why choose this component

Choosing an original hood air intake grille for the Mercedes W210 allows you to maintain the structural and visual consistency of the vehicle. Factory geometry, dedicated color, and compliance with manufacturer documentation translate into easier installation and a predictable final result after the repair.

For users who are considering a broader modernization of the car or comparing different approaches to tuning and component replacement, the material describing the differences between standard and sports components may be helpful – you can find more on this topic in the article BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?.