Mercedes S211 W211 C219 Bonnet Scuttle Panel Hood Perlite Grey - 747 A2118800005

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes S211 W211 C219 Bonnet Scuttle Panel Hood Perlite Grey in Perlite Grey Metallic Finish is an original body component from the Mercedes range, designed for professional repair or replacement of the engine bay cover. The paint code 747 ensures color consistency with the factory body finish, facilitating visual matching after repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2118800005-PGR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2118800005
• Substitutable numbers: A2118800005, A 2118800005, A 211 880 00 05
• Color: Perlite Grey Metallic Finish - 747
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the hood

The presented hood belongs to the Hoods category and is a key element of the external body structure, responsible for covering the engine bay, directing airflow, and maintaining the proper geometry of the vehicle's front. The design, tailored to the W211 / S211 and C219 platforms, allows for the preservation of factory gaps, character lines, and the distinctive hood profile typical of this generation of Mercedes vehicles.

The component is prepared for use in vehicles where the hood needs to be replaced due to collision, corrosion, or intensive use, while maintaining original styling and mounting compatibility.

Perlite Grey Metallic paint finish

The hood is finished in Perlite Grey Metallic Finish – 747, characteristic of many Mercedes E-Class and CLS equipment configurations. The metallic coating ensures uniform light dispersion, which translates into an aesthetic, subdued body appearance and good integration with other panels painted in the same shade.

This type of finish is particularly beneficial for repairs where the goal is to limit the scope of repainting – in many cases, correction and polishing are sufficient to achieve a consistent visual effect with the rest of the bodywork.

Characteristics of the used component

The hood is a used component, which in practice means real cost savings while maintaining original geometry and material quality. This type of part is a good choice for post-accident repairs, restoration of older models, or returning a car to technical working order without the need to invest in a new body panel.

Its original origin from the Mercedes range promotes proper fitment with fenders, the radiator grille, the hood lock, and hinges, which minimizes the time required for adjustment in a body and paint shop.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes hood

Using a factory hood in Perlite Grey Metallic brings a number of practical advantages:

• Stylistic consistency – maintaining the original body lines and the distinctive profile of the vehicle's front.
• Better mounting fitment – compatibility with factory mounting points and the hood lock system.
• Reduction of paint work – the ready-made finish in code 747 facilitates color matching.
• Economic repair – a used component helps lower the cost of restoring the car to full functionality.

Selection and compatibility within the Mercedes Hoods category

When selecting a hood for a specific body version and model year, it is worth paying attention to the structural compatibility with the given model variant and the technical parameters assigned to the part. In case of doubt, it is helpful to compare the shape of the pressings, the arrangement of mounting points, and the type of paint finish with the currently installed component.

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

Support for building a consistent vehicle appearance

When replacing the hood, many users also decide to refresh the interior to improve the overall perception of the car. Inspiration regarding the selection of interior equipment from the secondary market – such as seats, steering wheels, or multimedia systems – can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses a practical approach to vehicle modernization while maintaining a reasonable budget.