Mercedes W176 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W176 Hood Bonnet Engine Covering Panel Polar Silver Metallic is an original engine compartment cover panel designed for installation on the front body section. The component ensures a factory fit, maintaining the model's styling lines and paint consistency in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade. This used hood is a solution that allows for a technically correct repair after a collision or corrosion without the need to resort to aftermarket replacements of unknown origin.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1768800057-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1768800057
• Substitutable numbers: A1768800057, A 176 880 00 57
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and fitment

The offered hood is a factory body component dedicated to the Mercedes A-Class W176 generation. The panel structure is prepared for installation in the front zone, maintaining the original mounting points, creases, and geometry specified by the manufacturer. This allows for precise alignment with the fenders, radiator grille, headlights, and hood lock without the need for additional bodywork modifications.

Technical characteristics and paint

The hood is manufactured as a rigid body panel designed to protect the engine compartment, manage airflow, and contribute to the passive safety structure. The applied paint in the Polar Silver Metallic - 761 shade allows for color consistency with other body elements in the same color code. The metallic coating promotes even light distribution across the surface, which improves the visual continuity of the body lines after repair.

Use in body and paint repairs

A used hood from original Mercedes production is a practical solution for repairs following frontal collisions, hail damage, or localized mechanical damage. In many cases, using a complete panel is more advantageous than extensive straightening and filling because it:

• reduces the risk of deformation and stress in the panel structure,
• facilitates achieving even gaps between body elements,
• allows for maintaining the factory geometry of the vehicle's front section.

For body shops and service centers specializing in the Mercedes brand, such a component is a convenient base for further paint work or – with a good color match – for installation with minimal interference with the coating.

Benefits of choosing an original Mercedes hood

Choosing an original hood from the Hoods category ensures compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation, which translates into predictable component behavior during operation. The appropriate rigidity of the panel promotes proper closing, stability at higher speeds, and the correct operation of seals and the lock. For the user, this means an aesthetic, visually consistent repair and the maintenance of the vehicle's value through the use of parts originating from the same production line as other body elements.

Additional information and related content

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, lids, or additional panels, it is worth checking out the guide on optimizing repair costs and selecting used components – you will find it in the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – engine evolution and repair costs.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as engine cover panels, body skins, or additional reinforcements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.