Mercedes W169 W245 Door Hinge Rear Right O/S Upper Night Black - 696 A1697201237

Mercedes W169/W245 Right Rear Door Upper Hinge in Night Black Metallic is a precise body component from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed for installation on the right rear side of the vehicle. The original design ensures proper door opening and closing geometry, and the factory paint finish in Night Black Metallic – 696 allows for an aesthetic match to the bodywork in many cases without the need for additional painting.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697201237-NIB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697201237
• Substitutable numbers: A1697201237, A 169 720 12 37, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Night Black Metallic - 696
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and Function of the Right Rear Door Hinge

The presented upper hinge is dedicated to the right rear side of the body in Mercedes compact class models from the W169 and W245 series. It is responsible for the stable guidance of the door leaf, maintaining the correct gap between the door and the body, and ensuring proper operation of the lock and seals. By preserving the factory geometry, the hinge reduces the risk of the door sagging, rubbing against the sill, or excessively loading the lock.

Construction, Color, and Body Fitment

The hinge belongs to the group of structural door elements that bear the loads resulting from the weight of the door leaf and daily use. Its placement at the upper part of the right rear door promotes even distribution of forces during opening and closing. The factory finish in Night Black Metallic – 696 allows for a visually consistent connection with the body paint in the same color code, facilitating the maintenance of a uniform vehicle styling line.

The item is from disassembly, meaning it is a used part but retains the original construction and mounting parameters specified by the manufacturer. This solution is often chosen for collision repairs and door geometry corrections when preserving factory fit and compatibility with other body components is important.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Hinge

Using an original hinge on the right rear side of the body helps to reduce problems typical of aftermarket parts, such as imprecise fitment or the need for time-consuming bodywork adjustments. Key advantages include:

• maintaining the factory geometry of door opening and closing,
• proper guidance of the door leaf along the body axis,
• better cooperation with the lock, door stays, and seals,
• color consistency with the body in Night Black Metallic – 696.

This allows for a technically correct repair of the right rear door area in a Mercedes W169 or W245, while maintaining user comfort and body aesthetics.

Application in Body and Door Area Repairs

This type of hinge is particularly useful for repairs after side collisions, door replacements, or adjustments to their alignment after many years of use. Installing an original part from the Doors and Door Panels category allows for precise gap setting, which is important for both the vehicle's appearance and for acoustic sealing and corrosion protection around the sills and pillars.

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

How to Optimize Repair Costs with Used Parts

Choosing a used, original door hinge is a sensible way to reduce repair costs while maintaining high-quality fitment. A similar approach can be applied to other brands, where the used parts market allows for significant savings on service expenses. More practical tips on economical repairs using original disassembled parts can be found in the article Repairing a Volkswagen for Pennies? Discover How to Save on Original Car Parts.