Door Hinge Mercedes W164 W251 Rear Left N/S Bottom Lower A2517300537

The Mercedes W164 W251 Lower Rear Left Door Hinge is an original body part from the Gas Springs, Locks, Hinges, and Other Parts group, designed for the rear left side of the vehicle. It ensures stable door guidance, correct operating geometry, and secure closing, which translates to comfort in daily use. The hinge in Cosmos Black Metallic – 191 color helps maintain visual consistency with the factory body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2517300537
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2517300537
• Substitutable numbers: A2517300537, A 251 730 05 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Hinge Purpose and Function

The lower rear left door hinge is responsible for bearing the door's load, keeping it aligned, and ensuring smooth opening and closing. In Mercedes W164 and W251 models, this is a component operating under demanding conditions – exposed to vibrations, temperature changes, and the stresses of frequent use. A properly selected hinge reduces the risk of the door sagging, jamming during opening, or unevenly sealing against the weatherstrips.

The original design, tailored to the specific Mercedes platform, allows for maintaining factory gaps, correct body fitment, and compatibility with other mounting elements. This makes replacing a worn hinge with this model a technically safe and predictable solution.

Color and Visual Fitment

The presented hinge is finished in the Cosmos Black Metallic – 191 shade, which is significant both aesthetically and practically. For vehicles with the same paint code, this eliminates the need for additional painting after installation. Even though the hinge operates mainly in an unseen area, color consistency with the bodywork facilitates maintaining a uniform appearance of the door edge and pillar.

For users who care about their car's visual condition, especially with well-maintained Mercedes models, matching the hinge color to the bodywork is an important advantage that enhances the overall vehicle value for potential resale.

Mounting Characteristics

The hinge is designed for installation on the rear left side of the body, eliminating the need for adaptations or modifications. The construction based on factory mounting points allows for:

• precise door alignment relative to the body,
• maintaining the correct line of weatherstrips and trim,
• reducing stress on the door and pillar sheet metal.

Replacing a worn hinge with an original part from the same construction group is particularly recommended in cases of problems with door closing, the door edge rubbing against the sill, or visible sagging of the door panel.

Why Choose a Used OEM Part

A used Mercedes door hinge offers a sensible compromise between cost and quality. An original part from disassembly retains its factory geometry, proper material, and manufacturing technology, which in practice often performs better than cheap aftermarket alternatives with uncertain tolerances. For load-bearing door components, this has a direct impact on the durability of the entire assembly and user comfort.

If you want to better understand how to optimize service costs while maintaining high-quality parts, check out the article Rising Repair Costs vs. the Boom in Used Parts – How to Save on Car Service?, which discusses practical strategies for choosing used OEM components.

Expanding Repairs within the Same Part Group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and latch area in your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or tailgate gas springs, check the available parts in the Mercedes Gas Springs, Locks, Hinges, and Other Parts category.

For owners of older Mercedes models who want to restore full body functionality and refresh their daily driving comfort, the guide on using used components for renovating cars from the 1998–2012 era may also be helpful: Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012.