Mercedes W208 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel Covering Almandine Black Metallic - 182

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W208 Hood Engine Cover Almandine Black Metallic - 182 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Finished in the elegant Almandine Black Metallic - 182 color, it allows for a visually cohesive match with the factory paint and professional accident repair or body restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2088800257-ALB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2088800257
• Substitutable numbers: A2088800257, A 208 880 02 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Almandine Black Metallic - 182
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Function of the Engine Hood

The presented hood is a body part mounted on the front of the car, responsible for covering the engine compartment and providing proper rigidity to the front of the car body. The design, tailored for the Mercedes W208 model, ensures correct body line flow, proper fit with fenders and bumper, and compatibility with factory hinges and latch.

Thanks to the use of an original Mercedes part, factory mounting points, geometry, and characteristic creases are preserved, which facilitates installation and minimizes the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Almandine Black Metallic - 182 Color

The hood is finished in the Almandine Black Metallic - 182 shade, which is one of the dark, metallic paints used in premium Mercedes models. This color allows for:

• maintaining visual consistency with the body in the same shade,
• minimizing the scope of painting during repairs if the rest of the body has the identical color,
• achieving an aesthetic effect during body renovations and reconstructions.

In case of a full vehicle repaint, the finished surface of the hood provides a solid base for new paint layers, which is beneficial for comprehensive body and paint work.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The hood is installed on the front of the vehicle at factory mounting points, which simplifies the workshop's work and reduces repair time. The part is designed to work with original hinges, latch, and opening mechanism, so after correct gap adjustment, it is possible to achieve factory fitment with other body panels.

As a part from the Hoods category intended for a specific model, the product is suitable for both accident repairs and vehicle reconstructions where maintaining the original front-end geometry is crucial.

Condition and Practical Application

The part comes from the aftermarket, making it an attractive solution for users seeking a compromise between quality and repair cost. A used original hood often integrates better with the existing body structure than universal aftermarket replacements, which is important for precise gap and body line adjustment.

This solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint shops that perform repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's technology, as well as for vehicle owners who care about preserving the original character of their car.

Selecting the Right Hood and Additional Information

When selecting a hood for a specific Mercedes W208 body version, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the year of manufacture, body version, and front-end equipment of the vehicle. It is helpful to compare the shape, creases, and mounting point locations with the part originally installed in the car.

If you plan to replace more front panels during body repair or are assembling a set of parts for front-end restoration, it is a good idea to use parts from the same manufacturer group, which helps maintain structural and visual consistency.

If, alongside body repair, you are analyzing the cost-effectiveness of using used parts in other vehicle systems, such as the drivetrain, a guide describing when it is worthwhile to opt for aftermarket parts may be helpful – you can find more on this topic in the article Used Gearbox – When It's Worth It and What You Need to Remember.

In the situation where you are undertaking a comprehensive vehicle front-end rebuild and are also considering replacing other body parts of this brand, such as additional panels or covers, it is worth expanding your search – in such a case, to select compatible components and maintain structural consistency, check available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.