Mercedes-Benz A B W176 W246 Front Left N/S Door Top Upper Hinge South Sea Blue

Mercedes-Benz Front Left Door Upper Hinge in South Seas Blue Metallic is a precise body component designed for A and B-Class models of the W176/W246 series. As part of the Doors and Door Panels group, it ensures stable door leaf guidance, correct closing geometry, and solid support in the mounting area to the pillar.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2467201137-SSB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2467201137
• Substitutable numbers: A2467201137, A 246 720 11 37, A046572, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: South Seas Blue Metallic - 162
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The presented upper hinge is designed for installation in the front left door, at the upper mounting point to the body. It is responsible for:

• maintaining the correct door position relative to the fender and sill,
• stable guidance during opening and closing,
• limiting unwanted play in the door suspension area,
• even distribution of loads onto the pillar structure.

Thanks to its adaptation to the specific A/B W176/W246 body platform, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates installation and allows for the preservation of the original body line.

Color and Paint Matching

The component is finished in the South Seas Blue Metallic shade, allowing for an aesthetic match with the bodywork in the same color. In practice, this means the possibility of:

• limiting the scope of painting work when replacing the hinge,
• maintaining visual consistency in the door edge and pillar area,
• easier adjustment of door positioning relative to the body line.

The metallic paint coating promotes even light distribution on the edges, helping to maintain a cohesive look of the entire vehicle side after repair.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The upper door hinge belongs to the Doors and Door Panels group, meaning it is structurally adapted to operate in demanding conditions – with frequent opening, temperature changes, and dynamic loads. In practice, this translates to:

• stable guidance of the door leaf in the vertical and horizontal axis,
• precise adjustment of the door position by experienced service personnel,
• maintaining proper sealing and lock fit.

The component is designed for Mercedes vehicles, which promotes the preservation of factory fit parameters and body geometry after repair.

Condition and Service Application

The hinge comes from the used parts segment, allowing for economical repair while maintaining a construction consistent with the original manufacturer's solution. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• the factory hinge has been deformed or worn out,
• there are problems with the door sagging or uneven closing,
• geometry correction is necessary after bodywork repairs.

Selecting the correct hinge for a specific model and mounting side helps reduce adjustment time and facilitates the restoration of proper door operation.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area on your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or door frames, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

For users interested in conscious vehicle operation and the use of recycled components to reduce their carbon footprint, additional information is provided in the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing your carbon footprint with recycled parts, which discusses a practical approach to selecting used body and mechanical parts.