Mercedes W176 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Cover South Seas Blue Metallic - 162

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Cover South Seas Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The South Seas Blue Metallic paint finish gives the car a distinctive, modern character and blends well with the body lines of Mercedes compact class models. It is a practical solution for both post-accident repairs and aesthetic vehicle restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1768800057-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768800057
• Substitutable numbers: A1768800057, A 176 880 00 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical characteristics and fitment

The presented hood is a factory body component designed for the front of W176 series vehicles. The construction meets the manufacturer's standards, which facilitates proper alignment with the fenders, radiator grille, and bumper. This ensures that the correct geometry of the front body section is maintained and the body lines remain consistent with the original design.

Its original origin ensures compatibility with factory mounting points as well as with the engine compartment sealing and soundproofing elements. This is important from the perspective of safety, acoustics, and protecting the engine unit from external factors.

Color South Seas Blue Metallic – 162

The hood is finished in South Seas Blue Metallic, identified by paint code 162. This is an attractive, metallic shade of blue that highlights the dynamic body lines and looks great in both daylight and artificial light. For vehicle owners with the same color, this means the possibility of limiting the scope of painting to potential touch-ups, which reduces repair time and costs.

The metallic paint coating, with proper care, allows for maintaining a consistent appearance with other body elements and facilitates subsequent polishing and visual correction. This is a beneficial solution for vehicle restoration where aesthetics and maintaining the original visual character are important.

Use in repairs and restoration

The hood on the W176 model serves a key protective function for the engine compartment while being one of the most visible body elements. Replacing this component is typical for repairs after frontal collisions, parking damage, or in cases of advanced corrosion. Using an original hood allows for maintaining proper gaps between body panels and the correct operation of locking mechanisms.

In the case of restoration projects or light visual tuning, choosing a component in the correct paint color enables a faster restoration of the vehicle's consistent front appearance. This solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint shops as well as users who expect a predictable final result after installation.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used component

The offered hood is in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between cost and functionality. In practice, this means the possibility of obtaining an original body component at an attractive price while maintaining factory geometry and fitment. For many users and service centers, this is an effective way to repair a vehicle without having to resort to aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

Choosing a used body component is particularly advantageous in situations where the priority is to maintain the vehicle's original construction while optimizing the repair budget. This solution works well for both private and fleet repairs.

Repair expansion – other Mercedes Hoods

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or related body parts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

To better plan visual car modifications and learn about the practical possibilities of using dismantled components in tuning, it is worth checking out proven guide materials – the article Emotions and design – visual and mechanical tuning of a Seat using dismantled components may be helpful, as it shows how to effectively combine aesthetics with functionality using original used parts.