MERCEDES CLC CL203 Maska silnika Jaspisblau

MERCEDES CLC CL203 Hood Jaspisblau is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for professional repair or replacement of the front body section in the Mercedes CLC CL203 model. Finished in the factory Jaspis Blue Metallic color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring the aesthetics and functionality of the engine bay following a collision or corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2104161314-JAS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800257
• Substitutable numbers: A 203 880 02 57
• Color: Jaspis Blue Metallic - 345 / 5345
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical specifications and fitment

The hood in this model is a structural component responsible for covering the engine bay, proper airflow management, and integration with the Mercedes factory hood latch and hinges. The offered unit comes from a Mercedes vehicle, which ensures consistent geometry, correct body lines, and compatibility with factory mounting points.

The original hood design guarantees proper alignment with the fenders, bumper, and radiator grille, as well as maintaining factory gaps between body panels. This allows for an aesthetic, predictable result after installation without the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Jaspis Blue Metallic color – an advantage for repairs

The hood is finished in Jaspis Blue Metallic, factory-coded as 345 / 5345, which is significant for post-accident repairs and restorations. For many users, this means the possibility of limiting the painting scope to minor corrections and shade matching, rather than full repainting of the component from scratch.

With proper surface preparation and professional paintwork, maintaining the original color facilitates achieving a seamless finish with the remaining body panels, which is particularly important in premium-class vehicles such as the Mercedes CLC CL203.

Application in body repairs

The hood in this model serves both protective and aesthetic functions. Replacing it with an original used component is particularly beneficial in situations where:

• there has been frontal or localized damage within the front body area,
• the original hood is deformed to a degree that makes gap adjustment difficult,
• there is advanced corrosion of the edges or internal structure,
• maintaining the original body lines and factory appearance of the vehicle is essential.

A used component from the same model series allows for a technically correct repair while maintaining reasonable costs compared to a new hood from an authorized dealership.

Condition and preparation for installation

The product is offered as a used hood, which means it may show signs of wear typical for body parts removed from a vehicle. Before installation, a standard bodywork inspection, surface preparation for painting, and checking the hinge and latch mounting points are recommended.

Professional installation at a body and paint shop will allow for proper alignment of the hood relative to other panels, adjustment of height and gaps, and ensure trouble-free operation of the opening and closing mechanism.

Mercedes Hoods – expansion and modernization of the front zone

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional hoods, panels, or front covers, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

Technical support and knowledge about engines

For larger service projects involving not only body repair but also work on the Mercedes engine unit, it is worth expanding your knowledge about common faults and possibilities for engine refreshment. For example, in the case of popular diesel units, an article describing the impact of accessories on performance and refinement may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Second life of the Mercedes OM642 engine – how injectors and turbochargers restore power to the 3.0 V6 CDI.

Summary

MERCEDES CLC CL203 Hood Jaspisblau is a practical solution for users and workshops looking to restore the proper appearance and functionality of the front body section in the CLC CL203 model. The original Jaspis Blue Metallic color and construction compliant with Mercedes factory standards facilitate precise fitment and an aesthetic final result after repair.