Mercedes-Benz paint code 3996
Hyazinthrot Metallic.
- Code
3996(also seen as996,996U)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 2008–2024 across Mercedes-Benz
- Models
- 13
- Screen colour
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Mercedes-Benz models with paint code 3996
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse | 2008–2024 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Clk-Klasse | 2008–2009 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Cls-Klasse | 2008–2010 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse | 2023–2024 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Gl-Klasse | 2008–2012 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Glc-Klasse | 2015–2024 ≈ | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Gle-Klasse | 2008–2024 ≈ | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Glk-Klasse | 2008–2015 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse | 2008–2024 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Ml-Klasse | 2008–2009 ≈ | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Mlc-Klasse | 2008–2024 ? | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Sl-Klasse | 2008–2024 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Slk-Klasse | 2008–2020 | Hyazinthrot Metallic |
Where to find code 3996 on your Mercedes-Benz
Paint label on the B-pillar or the radiator support. Three digits, sometimes with a letter: 040 (Black), 197 (Obsidian Black), 149 (Polar White), 775.
Touch-up paint for Hyazinthrot Metallic
Ask for Mercedes-Benz 3996 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 996, 996U).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.