Hood Emblem Mercedes W213 C238 Front Badge Logo A0008171701

Description

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Hood Emblem Mercedes W213 C238 Front Badge Logo is an original part from the Emblems and ornaments group, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle body. This used, factory-original emblem helps maintain a consistent look for the car, ensuring the characteristic Mercedes logo is present on the vehicle’s hood.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A0008171701-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A0008171701
• Substitutable numbers: A0008171701, A 000 817 17 01
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Emblems & Ornaments

Purpose and function of the emblem

The presented hood emblem is designed as a component mounted on the front of the vehicle, in the central part of the hood. It is responsible for clearly displaying the manufacturer’s logo while visually organizing the body line, which is important for both aesthetics and brand image.

Its original Mercedes origin ensures the correct shape, proportions, and mounting method, which facilitates fitting into the factory mounting hole without the need for modifications.

Construction and body fitment

The hood emblem is constructed as a component integrated with the mounting, adapted for use in external conditions – in contact with paint, seals, and structural elements of the hood. This ensures that the continuity of the body line is maintained after installation, and the logo remains stable during vehicle operation.

Its placement on the front of the vehicle makes this element particularly exposed to weather conditions and minor operational damage. Replacing a worn or damaged emblem with an original component allows you to restore the consistent look of the car’s front and improve its overall appearance.

Benefits of using an original emblem

Using a factory hood emblem offers a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining compliance with the stylistic line of the given model,
• proper fitment with the hood and adjacent elements,
• appropriately selected mounting system, reducing the risk of looseness and vibrations,
• aesthetic finish of the vehicle’s front after repair or renovation.

For users who care about the car’s appearance, it is important that the original hood emblem allows you to avoid differences in shade, shape, or gloss, which are typical for aftermarket replacements of uncertain origin.

Application in the repair and renovation process

This element will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged logo after a collision or service action, as well as for comprehensive renovation of the front bodywork. A used, original component allows you to optimize repair costs while maintaining the factory character of the vehicle.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional logos, decorative strips, or decorative inserts, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Emblems and ornaments category.

Product condition and practical application

The offered emblem is in used condition, which allows you to combine functionality with a favorable cost level. This type of solution is particularly attractive for post-accident repairs, renovations of fleet cars, or vehicles used intensively, where a reasonable balance between aesthetics and budget counts.

For those interested in a broader context of using second-hand parts in the automotive industry, including optimizing service costs, an article describing the advantages of used OEM components may be helpful – you can find it here: Smart Skoda servicing – why second-hand parts are the best choice for your wallet.

Summary

Hood Emblem Mercedes W213 C238 Front Badge Logo is a practical choice for users who want to restore the original look of the vehicle’s front, maintaining factory fitment and stylistic consistency. A used, original element from the Emblems and ornaments group allows for a technically correct repair of the front bodywork, without compromises in terms of installation and visual integration with the hood.