Mercedes W203 C209 Front Hood Top Cover Grill Travertine Beige - 693

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W203 C209 Front Hood Top Cover Grill Travertine Beige - 693 is an original component from the Grilles and radiator grilles group, designed for installation in the front part of the body. Finished in an elegant Travertine Beige Metallic - 693 color, it allows for maintaining a consistent look of the hood and the factory styling line of Mercedes C-Class and CLK models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800205-TRB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800205
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800205, A 203 880 02 05, A2038801905, A 203 880 19 05
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Travertine Beige Metallic - 693
• Category: Grilles

Application and body fitment

The presented hood grille is designed as a component mounted in the front zone, on the upper part of the engine cover. Thanks to a design compliant with factory Mercedes standards, the grille fits precisely into the hood line, ensuring proper airflow and an aesthetic finish to the vehicle's front.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front body area helps maintain original gaps and clearances between the hood, headlights, and bumper, which is important both visually and functionally (airflow to the engine compartment).

Travertine Beige Metallic - 693 color and visual appeal

The Travertine Beige Metallic - 693 color is a characteristic, subtle shade of beige with a metallic finish, often found in factory Mercedes configurations. Using the original tone allows for:

• maintaining color consistency with other body components,
• reducing or completely eliminating the need for painting when matching a car in the same color,
• maintaining the characteristic, elegant look of W203 and C209 models.

For users who care about the vehicle's aesthetics, this means the ability to restore the factory look of the front without compromising on shade and gloss.

Characteristics of the used component

The product comes from the used parts segment, which in practice means a favorable combination of original build quality and an attractive price. Such components are particularly valued for accident repairs, restorations, and returning a car to a state close to factory condition, where compliance with the manufacturer's original specification is a priority.

Choosing a used hood grille allows for cost reduction compared to new replacements, while maintaining proper fitment to the bodywork and the factory character of the front body section.

Benefits of using an original hood grille

Using an original hood grille in Travertine Beige Metallic brings a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – the component designed for a specific body generation ensures proper alignment with the hood and adjacent panels.
• Stylistic consistency – maintaining the original Mercedes styling line, without the visual differences typical of some replacements.
• Time savings during installation – no need to modify mounts or adjust the shape to the hood.
• Aesthetic values – the metallic beige emphasizes the elegant character of the body, especially in color configurations provided by the manufacturer.

Modernization expansion – Mercedes Grilles and radiator grilles

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional grilles, decorative strips, or complementary masking panels, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Grilles and radiator grilles category.

More about the advantages of used parts

For drivers considering wider use of components from the secondary market, an interesting addition to your knowledge might be an article describing the benefits of installing original dismantled parts – from economic aspects and build quality to environmental issues. You can find more information in the material: Used parts for BMW – is it worth it? The most important benefits for fans of the brand.