Mercedes ML W164 Door Hinge Front Left N/S Bottom Cubanite Silver A2517200337

Mercedes W212 Front Right Lower Door Hinge is an original part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation in the front body area. The hinge ensures stable door leaf guidance, correct closing geometry, and secure structural support, which translates to user comfort and proper lock operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2517200337-CS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2517200337
• Substitutable numbers: A2517200337, A 251 720 03 37, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is dedicated to the front left door, in the lower mounting area. It is responsible for maintaining the correct pivot axis of the door leaf, reducing play, and stably transferring loads resulting from frequent opening and closing. Thanks to its factory design, compatibility with factory mounting points in the body and door structure is maintained.

The component operates in a critical body area where stiffness of connection, resistance to material fatigue, and repeatability of movement are important. A properly selected hinge helps to limit door sagging, uneven gaps, and excessive load on the lock and other mountings.

Color and Visual Matching

The hinge is finished in Cubanite Silver Metallic - 723, which facilitates aesthetic matching with bodywork painted in the same color. For vehicles in this shade, this minimizes the scope of potential paintwork after installation, and in many cases allows for installation without additional surface finishing.

Color matching is particularly important for accident repairs and for replacing individual door elements, where visible shade differences could detract from the overall vehicle aesthetics.

Mounting Characteristics

The hinge is designed for installation in the factory mounting points in the front left part of the vehicle. The design intended for a specific body generation allows for maintaining the correct opening geometry, as well as facilitating the adjustment of the door's position relative to the fender, sill, and pillar. This makes it possible to achieve even gaps and proper seal compression.

During installation, it is recommended to check the condition of other mounting elements within the door and body area to fully utilize the potential of the newly installed hinge and avoid transferring play from other connection points.

Condition and Origin

The offered element is from disassembly and is classified as used, meaning it may show signs of wear typical for a part operating in the door area. At the same time, it retains the functionality necessary for further operation in the vehicle, representing a cost-effective solution while maintaining the original manufacturer's design.

Choosing a used hinge from this group allows for maintaining technical consistency with other body elements, while reducing repair costs compared to purchasing a new part.

Integration with Other Door Components

The hinge works with other components within the door, such as the outer panel, inner reinforcements, lock, and door check. A properly selected and adjusted element influences:

• smoothness of the door leaf movement,
• stable closing without excessive force,
• reduction of stress in the door and pillar structure,
• maintenance of acoustic and water tightness in the seal area.

This allows for restoring the original functionality and user comfort of the door area repair, without the need to interfere with other body subsystems.

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

For drivers interested in a wider range of powertrain modernization and matching gear ratios to their driving style, the following guide article may be helpful: Used Drive Axles and Differentials – How to Choose Gear Ratios for Your Driving Style, which discusses practical aspects of selecting used components and integrating them with the existing vehicle configuration.