Mercedes W203 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Tellurium Silver 762 A2038800428

Mercedes W203 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Right O/S Tellurium Silver is an original body component designed for precise guidance and stable support of the hood. Thanks to its factory-spec geometry and perfect fit for the W203 model, this hinge ensures reliable operation of the hood opening and closing mechanism and maintains proper alignment. The Tellurium Silver Metallic color also helps minimize the scope of any subsequent paint work if matching a body in the same shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2038800428-TES
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2038800428
• Substitutable numbers: A2038800428, A 203 880 04 28, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Tellurium Silver Metallic - 762
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented hinge is a component of the hood mounting system in the front right area. It is responsible for:

• stable guidance of the hood during opening and closing,
• maintaining the correct geometry of the gaps between the hood, fenders, and bumper,
• transferring loads resulting from the operation of the struts and the weight of the hood.

Thanks to its design tailored to the W203 body, the hinge works with factory mounting points, which facilitates trouble-free installation and preserves the factory body line.

Tellurium Silver Metallic color – benefits for repair

The component is finished in the Tellurium Silver Metallic – 762 shade, used in original Mercedes body paints. In practice, this means that when repairing a vehicle in the same color, you can often limit yourself to paint corrections or local matching instead of fully repainting the component from scratch. This solution:

• speeds up the body repair process,
• helps optimize service costs,
• makes it easier to maintain a consistent aesthetic of the engine bay and hood edges.

Technical characteristics and installation

The hood hinge has been designed specifically for the front right side of the body, which guarantees compatibility with factory mounting points in the Mercedes W203. The design is intended to work with the standard hood and other components of the opening mechanism, ensuring that:

• the correct kinematics of the hood movement are maintained,
• the risk of stress and deformation of the sheet metal is reduced,
• it is easier to set even gaps after post-accident repairs.

As an element from the Hood hinges, locks, and other parts group, this hinge is an essential component for a complete reconstruction of the front body section after a collision or when replacing corroded components.

Used condition and repair cost-effectiveness

Choosing a used hood hinge allows for a significant reduction in repair costs compared to new parts, while maintaining the manufacturer's original design. In practice, this is a particularly beneficial solution for:

• post-accident repairs of older W203 models,
• body restoration with a focus on a rational budget,
• replacing damaged or bent hinges resulting from improper hood opening.

By using an original component, you maintain factory fitment to the Mercedes structure, which facilitates adjustment and subsequent vehicle operation.

Complementary elements and service knowledge

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

When planning your body and powertrain repair budget, it is also worth considering the impact of using used parts on the total service cost. More practical information on optimizing expenses using dismantled components can be found in the article Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – evolution of VW engines and repair costs, which discusses real-life examples of using used parts in mechanical repairs.