Mercedes W203 C209 Front Hood Top Cover Grill Calcite White 650 A2038801905

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W203 C209 Front Hood Top Cover Grill Calcite White 650 is an original body component from the Grilles and radiator grilles group, designed for installation in the front part of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the washer area on the hood and ensures proper airflow guidance, maintaining the factory styling line of the W203 and C209 models. The Calcite White - 650 version allows for a seamless match to the body paint without the need for additional painting if the color matches.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038801905-CW
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038801905
• Substitutable numbers: A2038801905, A 203 880 19 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Calcite White - 650
• Category: Grilles

Purpose and function of the component

The washer hood grill in Mercedes W203 and C209 models is responsible for covering the washer openings and organizing airflow in the front part of the hood. It is mounted in the front area, in the immediate vicinity of the washer nozzles, which improves the visual consistency of the hood and limits the ingress of contaminants into this area.

A properly selected grill contributes to:

• maintaining the factory look of the front bodywork,
• proper seating and operation of the washers,
• protection of components located under the hood from direct exposure to external factors.

Color and visual matching

The element is finished in the Calcite White - 650 shade, which allows for precise matching to bodywork in the same color. For vehicles painted in this shade, the grill can be installed without additional paint work, which shortens repair time and reduces costs. At the same time, visual consistency with the hood line, grill, and other front components is maintained.

In vehicles of a different body color, the grill can serve as a base for potential repainting, ensuring proper geometry and factory mounts, which is crucial for precise fitting with the hood and adjacent components.

Installation characteristics

The washer hood grill is designed as a component dedicated to a specific body generation, which translates into a proper fit to the hood contours and adjacent components from the Grilles and radiator grilles group. The design provides for installation in the front zone of the vehicle, using factory mounting points, which facilitates the replacement of a damaged or worn element without the need for hood modifications.

With proper installation, you achieve:

• stable seating of the grill within the hood,
• proper routing of washer hoses and nozzles,
• consistent fit with the grill and other front elements.

Condition and service application

The offered grill is a used component, which makes it a cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs, routine maintenance, or restoring the vehicle to its original visual specification. Choosing an original component from this group allows you to maintain compliance with the factory body geometry and avoid fitting problems typical of universal aftermarket replacements.

It works well both for local repairs of the hood and washer area, as well as for comprehensive renovation of the vehicle's front, where maintaining a uniform styling line and proper operation of the washer system is essential.

Related elements from the Grilles and radiator grilles group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front area of your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, moldings, or additional hood inserts, check the available parts in the Mercedes Grilles and radiator grilles category.