Mercedes W205 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Engine Cover Iridium Silver Metallic - 775

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W205 Hood Engine Cover Iridium Silver Metallic is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. The paint in the Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 shade ensures consistency with the factory Mercedes color palette, which facilitates visual matching during post-accident repairs or restoration projects.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2058800357-IRS1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2058800357
• Substitutable numbers: A2058800357, A 205 880 03 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Technical specifications and intended use

The presented hood is a factory body component dedicated to the Mercedes C-Class W205 generation. The engine cover construction has been designed for precise fitment with fenders, the radiator grille, and hood latches, which translates into stable mounting and correct geometry of the front body section.

The placement on the vehicle covers the front zone, responsible for both protecting the engine compartment and for the vehicle's aerodynamics and aesthetics. A properly selected hood allows for restoring the factory body line after a collision or during a comprehensive restoration.

Iridium Silver Metallic - 775 color and paint aspects

The engine cover is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, one of the popular silver metallic shades used on Mercedes vehicles. Using the original paint code facilitates:

• matching the component to the existing body paint,
• reducing the scope of paint work when replacing the hood,
• achieving a consistent visual effect across the entire bodywork.

For body and paint shops as well as users who care about maintaining the factory look of the vehicle, this is an important parameter that allows for optimizing repair time and costs.

Component condition and service application

The hood is offered as a used part, which makes it an attractive solution for economic repairs where combining quality with a reasonable budget is key. This type of component will work particularly well in situations where:

• it is necessary to replace a damaged engine cover after a collision,
• body restoration is being carried out while maintaining original parts,
• an alternative solution to new parts from an authorized service center is sought.

Using an original hood from the same model generation reduces the risk of problems with fitment, latch adjustment, or the line of gaps between body elements.

Selection by OEM numbers and vehicle compatibility

The engine cover belongs to a group of elements where compatibility by OEM numbers and paint code is crucial for correct installation and the final result. Before purchasing, it is worth verifying the fitment for the specific W205 body version using manufacturer catalogs or specialized parts selection tools.

If you want to deepen your knowledge on the safe selection of components by catalog numbers and paint codes, the following guide will be helpful: Buying parts online without risk – 5 proven ways to verify component compatibility by OEM numbers and paint codes. This is a practical source of information for those independently sourcing body and mechanical parts for Mercedes vehicles.

Expanding repairs in the front body area

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 hoods, covers, or related shielding elements, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

Summary

Mercedes W205 Hood Engine Cover Iridium Silver Metallic is a practical solution for users and workshops that want to restore the correct geometry and aesthetics of the front body section while maintaining the original character of the vehicle. The combination of the factory color, dedicated design for the W205, and a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio makes it a solid base for a professional repair or restoration of a Mercedes C-Class.