Mercedes W204 Estate Rear Trunk Hinge Right O/S Polar White 149 A2047400237

Mercedes W204 Estate Rear Trunk Hinge Right O/S Polar White 149 is an original body component designed for the rear section of the vehicle on the passenger side. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures precise trunk lid operation, maintains proper body geometry, and provides color consistency with the Polar White 149 paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047400237-POL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047400237
• Substitutable numbers: A2047400237, A 204 740 02 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Polar White - 149
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function in the bodywork

The presented hinge is a component from the Trunk lids and rear parts group, responsible for stable mounting and smooth opening of the tailgate in the estate (wagon) body style. Its placement in the rear right section of the vehicle allows for maintaining the correct axis of rotation for the lid, which translates into comfort of daily trunk use and even load distribution in the mounting zone.

A properly selected hinge reduces the risk of lid misalignment, leaks, and excessive wear of seals, and also supports the correct operation of the trunk lift actuators.

Color and Polar White 149 paint matching

The component is finished in Polar White 149, which makes it easy to match the factory body paint on white Mercedes C-Class W204 Estate models. In many cases, this allows for reducing or completely skipping the repainting process, which shortens repair time and lowers costs.

For owners who care about the visual consistency of the bodywork, this is a practical solution, especially during repairs after minor collisions or when replacing worn-out trunk hinge components.

Characteristics of the used component

The product comes from dismantling, which means it is a verified, used OEM component. Such parts are frequently chosen for body repairs because they maintain factory fitment to the vehicle structure while allowing for budget optimization compared to new parts.

A used trunk lid hinge is a sensible choice for maintenance repairs, replacement after spot corrosion of mounts, or when correcting lid operation after previous mechanical damage.

Application in service practice

Replacing the right trunk lid hinge in a Mercedes W204 Estate is a typical service operation performed, among other things, after mechanical damage, joint wear, or deformation of mounts. Using an original component from the same model generation facilitates installation, ensures proper fitment with the roof structure and lid frame, and helps restore the correct body line.

A component selected in this way is particularly useful in vehicles where maintaining the factory look, correct lock operation, and even closing of the lid without excessive force is a priority.

Support for restoration and modernization

For owners of older Mercedes C-Class W204 Estate models who are planning a gradual body restoration, used trunk hinge components are a practical solution combining functionality with cost control. In the case of youngtimer projects or daily-driven cars, such a component allows for effectively restoring the full utility of the rear body section.

If you want to better plan the refreshing of your Mercedes from the 1998–2012 model years and learn about modernization scenarios using used body parts, check out the article The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or complete trunk lids, check the available parts in the Mercedes Trunk lids and rear parts category.