Mercedes W203 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Covering Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W203 Engine Hood Iridium Silver - 775 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation in the front of the vehicle. Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, it helps maintain a cohesive body appearance and the factory styling line of the W203 model. A used OEM part is a sensible choice for drivers who want to combine proper quality with cost control for repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800157-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800157
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800157, A 203 880 01 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Engine Hood Characteristics and Purpose

The presented hood is designed as a front body part, responsible for covering the engine compartment and properly guiding the body line. The OEM construction ensures a fit to factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional bodywork modifications.

The color Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is one of the popular shades used in models of this generation, allowing the hood to blend well with the original car's styling and making it easier to match with other body parts in the same paint color.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Hood

Using an original hood from the Hoods category helps maintain conformity with the factory body geometry, which is important for both aesthetics and the proper closing of the latch and operation of the hinges. A part from the same model line minimizes the risk of issues with panel gaps, fitment to fenders, or the bumper.

The main advantages of this solution include:

• factory fit to the front structure of the vehicle,
• maintaining the cohesive styling line of the W203 model,
• easier preparation for potential painting or coating correction,
• a sensible compromise between cost and quality due to the use of a used OEM part.

Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 Color and Visual Aspects

The Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade is a metallic silver paint that effectively highlights the hood's contours and gives the body a subtle, elegant character. In the case of accident repairs or replacement of worn body parts, using a hood with the same paint code facilitates achieving a cohesive visual effect after body and paint work.

With proper surface preparation and shade matching by a painter, the hood can be used both as a final part or as a base for a complete refresh of the front bodywork.

Practical Aspects of Installation and Use

The hood, designed for installation in the front of the vehicle, is structurally prepared to work with factory hinges, latch, and engine compartment sealing elements. This ensures an orderly replacement process, and after correct adjustment, it is possible to maintain proper geometry and sealing.

A used body part helps reduce repair costs while maintaining the original construction, which is particularly important for everyday vehicles where functionality, correct fitment, and compliance with factory solutions are key.

Mercedes Hoods – Choosing the Right Part

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair or looking for other engine compartment cover elements for this model, it is worth considering other solutions from the same product group; to compare available options and select the right component for your car, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

For drivers interested in further personalizing their vehicle in terms of ergonomics and driving feel, a guide on replacing control elements with higher-finish versions may be helpful – find more information in the article Personalization and Ergonomics – When is it Worth Replacing the Steering Wheel with a Premium Model?.