Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 Hood Bonnet Hinge Right O/S Atoll Blue 375

The Mercedes-Benz W245 Front Right Engine Hood Hinge Atoll Blue 375 is an original body part designed for the front right side of the vehicle. The hinge ensures stable engine hood operation, maintaining factory geometry and consistency with the body line. Finished in Atoll Blue Metallic - 375, it allows for a uniform body appearance without the need for additional shade matching.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800428-AB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800428
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800428, A 169 880 04 28
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Atoll Blue Metallic - 375
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hood hinge is dedicated to the Mercedes W245 series models, responsible for the precise opening and closing of the engine hood on the front right side of the vehicle. The component's design is engineered to handle the loads associated with the hood's operation, maintaining its correct position relative to the fenders, front crossmember, and latch.

A properly selected hinge is crucial for:

• correct alignment of the hood edges with other body panels,
• stable operation of the opening and closing mechanism,
• maintaining proper assembly clearances, which reduces unwanted vibrations and noise.

Color and Visual Fitment

The component is finished in the Atoll Blue Metallic - 375 shade, ensuring color consistency with the vehicle's factory paint in this color. When repairing the body or replacing a damaged hinge, using a part in the correct shade facilitates an aesthetic result without visible color differences in the front area of the car.

Such a match is particularly important in collision repairs, where both correct geometry and visual continuity of the hood surface and adjacent elements are crucial.

Mounting Characteristics

The hood hinge is prepared as a part intended for mounting on the right side of the vehicle, eliminating the risk of selection errors. The design is based on factory mounting points, allowing for the restoration of the hood's original position without the need for body modifications.

In practice, this means that with proper installation, you can achieve:

• repeatable, secure hood closing,
• proper guidance during opening,
• maintenance of factory gaps between body elements.

Condition and Application in Repairs

The offered hinge comes from the Hoods category and is a used part, making it a sensible choice for operational and collision repairs where a combination of quality and cost control is important. Using an original component from the same model series ensures structural compatibility with other body elements.

A hinge selected in this way will be suitable for both replacing a damaged part and for reconstructing the front of the vehicle after a collision, when restoring the correct operation of the engine hood is necessary.

Complementary Mercedes Body Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as hood panels, reinforcements, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

For drivers interested in a broader perspective on the differences between standard and sport components, an interesting addition to your knowledge might be an article describing the specifics of M and M Performance series components – you can find it here: BMW M Performance: What's the Difference Between BMW M and Standard Components?.