Mercedes W168 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Meteor Grey Metallic - 195

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W168 Hood Meteor Grey - 195 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Finished in an elegant Meteor Grey Metallic - 195 color, it allows for a visually cohesive match with the factory paint and maintains the correct front-end geometry of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688800657-MEG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688800657
• Substitutable numbers: A1688800657, A 168 880 06 57, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Meteor Grey Metallic - 195
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment

The hood has been specifically designed for the Mercedes W168 model, taking into account factory mounting points and the characteristic body line. Its placement on the vehicle covers the front zone, which is crucial for proper closing, sealing of the engine compartment, and maintaining appropriate gaps between body panels.

Thanks to its design conforming to manufacturer solutions, the part ensures proper airflow over the engine compartment and provides a stable support for the hood latch and any additional seals, without the need for modifying factory mountings.

Color and Paint Finish

The hood is finished in the Meteor Grey Metallic - 195 shade, allowing for an aesthetic match with vehicles of the same paint code. The metallic structure of the coating promotes even light reflection, ensuring the front of the car maintains a cohesive, orderly appearance after body and paint repairs.

This finish is particularly beneficial when replacing a single body panel, as it simplifies the painter's work – in many cases, a correction and polishing are sufficient to achieve a satisfactory visual effect in relation to the other body panels.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood comes from secondary circulation, meaning it is a used part that retains its structural functionality. This type of part is a good choice for accident repairs when the priority is to combine correct geometry with a reasonable purchase cost. A used hood allows for a reduced scope of bodywork compared to repairing a heavily deformed part.

In practice, this translates to the possibility of faster restoration of the correct front-end fit of the vehicle, proper closing, and stable support for seals and engine compartment accessories, while maintaining the original manufacturer's design.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Hood

Using an original hood from the Hoods category for the W168 model ensures:

• factory fit to the shape of the fenders, bumper, and front panel,
• maintenance of the structural rigidity of the front end as intended by the manufacturer,
• easier gap adjustment and hood latch regulation,
• a cohesive body appearance due to matching crease lines.

For body and paint shops, as well as individual users, this means less corrective work and a more predictable final result after installation.

Mercedes Hoods – Selecting the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair for your car and are also interested in other body parts from the same group, such as additional covers or front panels, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

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During bodywork, it's worth paying attention to the condition of the powertrain – especially in more powerful diesel engines, where the state of the accessories significantly impacts the smoothness of operation. If you are interested in how to properly plan an engine refresh and what to look out for with injectors and turbochargers, read the article Second Life for the Mercedes OM642 Engine – How Injectors and Turbo Restore Power to the 3.0 V6 CDI.