Mercedes-Benz Aqua Green (830) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This color is a rare bird from a specific era of Mercedes-Benz history. While most people remember the early 2000s for a sea of Brilliant Silver, the Vaneo arrived with a bit more personality. This shade is a soft, cheerful mint that feels more like a mid-century throwback than a modern executive transport. It gave that boxy, practical MPV a friendly face that helped it stand out in European city traffic. If you are driving one today, you have a piece of niche automotive history that refuses to blend in with the crowd.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish, which means it relies on pure pigment rather than metallic flakes to get its point across. The lack of sparkle makes your repair job much more straightforward because you do not have to worry about the flakes laying down in the wrong direction or creating dark spots. However, solid colors like this are susceptible to UV fading over two decades. Since your car has likely lived outside since 2005, the original paint might be slightly lighter than the factory-fresh mixture in your hand. This makes layering and careful blending essential to bridge the gap between the old finish and the new.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Mercedes-Benz Aqua Green (check for code 830), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You will usually find your paint code on a black sticker located on the driver-side door jamb or stamped into the metal radiator support bar under the hood. To ensure the color matches your specific car's current state of aging, test the color on the included card first. Work in a cool, dry garage away from direct sunlight. When applying, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling or sagging. Give the area ample drying time before you decide to apply a second coat or a clear top layer.