Mercedes W169 W245 Door Hinge Front Left N/S Upper Night Black - 696 A1697201337

Front Left Door Hinge Upper Mercedes W169/W245 in Night Black Metallic is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for precise installation in the front driver's side area. Thanks to factory fitment and the correct Night Black Metallic paint color – 696, this part allows for a technically correct repair without compromising door geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697201337-NIB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697201337
• Substitutable numbers: A1697201337, A 169 720 13 37, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Night Black Metallic - 696
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Body Fitment

The presented upper hinge is dedicated to the front left door of Mercedes compact class models series W169 and W245. Its placement in the front left area ensures proper guidance of the door leaf, stable closing, and correct operation of the lock and seals. The construction based on the manufacturer's original design allows for maintaining the body line, gaps between elements, and appropriate mounting rigidity.

Night Black Metallic Color – 696 and Visual Aspect

The part is finished in the Night Black Metallic – 696 shade, which is important both aesthetically and practically. In case of accident repairs or replacement of worn hinges in vehicles of the same color, this reduces the need for additional painting, facilitates visual matching, and shortens bodywork and painting time. The metallic black blends well with the body line of W169/W245 models, maintaining a cohesive look of the entire door area.

Technical and Functional Characteristics

The hinge operates in a critical body area, responsible for:

• stable guidance of the front left door during opening and closing,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the door leaf relative to the pillar and sill,
• reducing play, rattles, and unwanted vibrations in the door area,
• cooperation with the lock, door checks, and door seals.

As a part from the Doors and Door Panels group, the hinge is a significant structural element – its correct installation affects user comfort, cabin sealing, and the durability of other components within the door.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Use

The offered hinge is an original Mercedes part in used condition, which in practice means retaining factory geometry, correct mounting hole spacing, and compatibility with factory mounting points in the body. Compared to aftermarket alternatives, this allows for:

• easier installation without structural modifications,
• better alignment of the door with the fender and sill,
• preservation of the original hinge operating parameters.

The used condition is a beneficial solution for operational or accident repairs when technically correct restoration of the door area while maintaining reasonable costs is a priority.

Door Area Repair Extension and Additional Materials

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

For users interested in a broader approach to operating and servicing vehicles of this brand, a guide article on engine accessory maintenance and parts selection may be useful, available here: Reliability Under the Star – How to Care for Engine Accessories in Popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class Models?.