Mercedes W245 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel B-Class Horizon Blue Metallic - 391

Visual condition of the part

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

Mercedes W245 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel B-Class Horizon Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for installation at the front of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory finish in the Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 shade, it allows for maintaining color consistency with the rest of the bodywork and aesthetically restoring the hood line. It is a practical solution for post-accident repairs, visual corrections, and restoring the original appearance of the body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800257-HBL1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800257
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800257, A 169 880 02 57, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The described hood trim panel has been designed specifically for the Mercedes W245 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel B-Class Horizon Blue Metallic model and is mounted in the front part of the vehicle. Its task is to aesthetically finish the edge of the hood, complete the body line, and ensure proper fitment with adjacent elements, such as the grille or headlights. The appropriate geometry of the trim facilitates achieving even gaps and correct alignment of the hood relative to the fenders.

Color and visual fitment

The factory paint in the Horizon Blue Metallic - 391 shade allows for a consistent match to the bodywork in the same color code, which reduces the need for additional painting during spot repairs. The metallic coating provides the depth and gloss characteristic of this color version, ensuring the front of the vehicle retains its original visual character. This is particularly important for car restoration, where compliance with factory specifications is essential.

Technical characteristics and installation

The hood trim belongs to the Hoods category and is a body component mounted in the front zone. The design provided by the manufacturer allows for installation at the original mounting points, which facilitates work for body shop technicians and painters and shortens repair time. Using an original component allows for maintaining the correct crease lines and compatibility with factory hood equipment elements.

Use of a used part

As a used part, the hood trim is a reasonable choice for economic repairs, where a balance between cost and compliance with the original is important. Utilizing an original component from the secondary market helps maintain proper fitment and mounting parameters, which is significant both for post-accident repairs and for refreshing the bodywork in older Mercedes W245 Hood Bonnet Trim Panel B-Class Horizon Blue Metallic examples.

Front zone expansion and related elements

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 panels, reinforcements, or supplementary trims, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

Support for youngtimer restoration

When refreshing the bodywork of models from years that are increasingly treated as youngtimers, it is crucial to skillfully combine used parts with the appropriate installation and painting technique. If you want to better plan the restoration of your car and learn about practical modernization scenarios using components from the secondary market, check out the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.