Mercedes W203 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Covering Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W203 Engine Hood Aragonite Blue - 941 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Aragonite Blue Metallic - 941 color, it allows for a visually cohesive match with the factory paint and preserves the characteristic Mercedes styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800157-ABM
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800157
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800157, A 203 880 01 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Aragonite Blue Metallic - 941
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fitment

The presented engine hood has been specifically designed for W203 series models, ensuring a precise fit with the body line and factory mounting points. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, meaning this part is responsible for both protecting the engine compartment and enhancing the aesthetics of the entire front of the car.

The Aragonite Blue Metallic - 941 color allows for maintaining a uniform paint surface without the need for a full repaint of the body, provided the car has the same paint code. This is a practical solution for collision repairs or visual vehicle restoration.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

A hood from the Hoods category is a structural body component that must meet requirements for rigidity, safety, and resistance to operating conditions. Original manufacturing ensures:

• correct body line continuity and maintenance of factory gaps between panels,
• compatibility with the hood latch, hinges, and gas struts,
• proper geometry for optimal airflow within the engine compartment.

The Used condition indicates that the part comes from disassembly, which translates into a favorable price-to-quality ratio while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications.

Application in Repairs and Restoration

The engine hood in Aragonite Blue Metallic - 941 is particularly suitable for situations where replacing a damaged part after a collision or intensive use is necessary. Thanks to the factory paint, the scope of painting work can be significantly reduced, shortening repair time and lowering costs.

Choosing a used OEM part is often an optimal solution for workshops and individual owners who expect to maintain the original appearance of the vehicle with rational financial outlays. For a better understanding of how to effectively plan such repairs and where it's worth opting for used parts, it's recommended to read the article Rising Repair Costs vs. the Boom in Used Parts – How to Save on Car Servicing?.

Benefits of Choosing an Original Mercedes Hood

Using original body parts is important both technically and visually. For the Mercedes W203 engine hood, key advantages include:

• preservation of the characteristic factory styling line for W203 models,
• certainty of fit with other front-end vehicle components,
• easier installation due to compliance with original mounting points.

For owners and workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, this solution allows for maintaining the structural and aesthetic consistency of the vehicle without compromise.

Other Hoods for Mercedes

If you are undertaking a larger body repair or servicing multiple vehicles of this brand and also need other front-end components, it's worth considering a wider selection of similar parts. In such cases, to select the appropriate part for a specific model and body version, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.