Mercedes W203 W209 Front Hood Cover Grille Ice Blue Metallic - 943 A2038801905

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Mercedes W203 W209 Front Hood Cover Grille Ice Blue Metallic is an original front-end component that restores the factory look and stylistic consistency of the bodywork. Thanks to its distinctive Ice Blue Metallic - 943 finish, the grille harmoniously fits into the design line of C-Class and CLK models, ensuring an aesthetic and technically correct installation. It is a practical solution for users who want to maintain compliance with factory specifications and avoid low-quality aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038801905-ICB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038801905
• Substitutable numbers: A2038801905, A 203 880 19 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Ice Blue Metallic - 943
• Category: Bonnet Scoops & Vents

Purpose and function of the component

The hood grille plays a key role in the front area of the vehicle, combining aesthetic and technical functions. It is responsible for proper airflow to the engine compartment while serving as a visible element of the front bodywork. For Mercedes C-Class W203 and CLK W209 models, using the correct grille allows for maintaining the manufacturer's design line, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Color and visual fit

The Ice Blue Metallic - 943 finish is characteristic of specific Mercedes paint configurations and allows for a consistent match with the factory body color. The metallic coating gives the front of the car a more expressive, orderly look without the need for additional painting, provided the vehicle has a matching shade. This is a particularly beneficial solution for accident repairs or restoration, where color consistency and minimizing additional finishing work are essential.

Placement on the vehicle and assembly aspects

The element is designed for installation in the front body area, within the hood and front panel. The grille construction is designed with factory mounting points in mind, which facilitates workshop work and limits the need for modifications. In practice, this means the part can be used as a replacement for a damaged component while maintaining correct geometry and gaps between adjacent body panels.

Characteristics of the used product

As a secondary market part, the hood grille represents a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful for repairs where the priority is compliance with the factory design and cost reduction compared to new parts. Users looking for parts for older generations of Mercedes gain the possibility of a technically correct replacement without giving up the original origin of the subassembly.

Application in restoration and tuning projects

The hood grille in this color can be used not only for standard repairs but also in light visual tuning projects, where it is important to maintain the OEM line while refreshing the look of the car's front. For more extensive modifications, it is worth considering other body elements from the same functional group, available in the Air intakes and vents category, which allows for maintaining the stylistic consistency of the entire front.

Technical support and part selection

When planning a repair or body modernization, guide materials regarding the use of dismantled parts can be helpful. It is worth reading the article on affordable visual and mechanical tuning using certified dismantled parts, which shows how to consciously select OEM components and optimize costs without sacrificing quality. To facilitate identification and integration with catalog systems, the product has assigned designations such as stock code, OEM part number, and relevant replacement numbers. Manufacturer information is available in the brand field, and detailed data regarding placement on the vehicle, color, and condition allow for precise matching of the grille to a specific car configuration.