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 Hood Engine Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Finished in the factory color Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the car's front end without the need to experiment with aftermarket alternatives.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800157-IRS2
• 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

Intended Use and Fitment for Mercedes W203

The presented hood is a body part dedicated to the Mercedes W203 series, designed as a structural component of the vehicle's front zone. By maintaining the original panel geometry, the body lines remain consistent, and the gaps between body elements can be set according to the manufacturer's standards.

Its placement on the vehicle is the front, meaning the part is responsible for both protecting the engine compartment and properly directing airflow over the body. The appropriate rigidity of the hood's structure is important for the operation of the latch and hinges, as well as for passive safety in the front of the car.

Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 Color and Paint Aspects

The hood is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, one of the popular silver shades used in Mercedes models. For many users, this means the possibility of installation without immediate repainting, provided that other body parts are of the same shade and in a similar visual condition.

In the case of post-accident repairs, maintaining the original color makes it easier to match the paint to the fenders, bumper, and front crossmember. It also serves as a reference point for the painter when potentially blending adjacent elements, which helps to limit the scope of painting work.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The hood comes from the aftermarket, meaning it is a used part that retains the structure and parameters typical of an original component. This type of component is a good choice for economical repairs where maintaining the factory body specification at a reasonable cost is a priority.

A used hood with preserved Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 paint allows for reduced vehicle downtime in the workshop and a smaller scope of preparatory work before installation. This is a practical solution for body and paint shops as well as individual users who want to restore the vehicle to operational condition while preserving its original character.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Hood

Using an original hood from the Hoods category translates into several significant technical benefits:

• factory fit to the vehicle's front structure,
• maintenance of the correct body line and panel gaps,
• compatibility with original hinges, latch, and gas struts,
• easier hood alignment during installation and adjustment.

For workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, this solution facilitates maintaining repair standards consistent with the manufacturer's intentions, without the need to adapt aftermarket parts with different geometries.

Fitment by Numbers and Additional Technical Information

The part has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, allowing for precise verification of compatibility with a specific W203 body version. This makes it easy to check compatibility with a given vehicle using manufacturer catalogs or part selection systems by number.

If you frequently use VIN or OEM number identification in your daily work, practical tips on selecting and installing electronic components may also be useful – you can find them in the guide article about used automotive electronics and selecting ECU modules and sensors, which discusses compatibility and installation procedures, among other things.

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