Mercedes W164 Bonnet Hood Hinge Right Tanzanite Blue Metallic 359 A2518800228

Mercedes W164 Bonnet Hood Hinge Right Tanzanite Blue Metallic is an original body component designed for precise operation with the right side of the engine hood. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures stable hood guidance, proper positioning, and safe opening and closing, while maintaining the body lines and the aesthetics of the Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359 paint finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2518800428-TB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2518800428
• Substitutable numbers: A2518800428, A 251 880 04 28, A2518800228, A 251 880 02 28
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Tanzanite Blue Metallic - 359
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and technical function

The presented hinge is a component from the Hinges, locks, and other hood parts group, responsible for supporting and guiding the right side of the engine hood. A properly selected hinge:

• maintains the hood in alignment with the fenders and the front panel,
• ensures smooth movement during opening and closing,
• reduces stress on the mounts and hood edges,
• minimizes the risk of paint rubbing and unwanted play.

The placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for precise fitting to the factory mounting points on the Mercedes W164 body, without the need for modifications or adjustments required by aftermarket replacements.

Original construction and color matching

The original Mercedes hood hinge has been designed to maintain the factory geometry of the front body section. The construction ensures:

• compliance with factory assembly tolerances,
• stable hood guidance during repeated opening,
• adequate rigidity of the connection with the body structure.

An additional advantage is the Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359 paint finish, which facilitates visual matching for vehicles in the same shade. During post-collision body repairs, this allows for limiting the scope of paint work to only necessary corrections, without the need for fully repainting the component.

Component condition and use in repairs

The component comes from disassembly and is offered as a used hood hinge, which provides a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original Mercedes structural quality. This type of part is particularly suitable for:

• post-accident repairs involving damage to the right side of the hood,
• cases of wear or deformation of the factory hinge,
• adjustments to hood fitment after previous body repairs.

Choosing an original used component allows you to maintain technical consistency with other body components, which is important for both durability and the future resale value of the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes hinge

Using an original hood hinge in a Mercedes W164 offers a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – no need to adjust mounting holes or correct geometry.
• Compatibility with other hood components – works seamlessly with the lock, struts, and hood structure.
• Stable long-term operation – reduces the risk of the hood becoming misaligned again after a short period of use.
• Visual consistency – the Tanzanite Blue Metallic – 359 paint makes it easier to maintain the aesthetics of the front body section.

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 hinges, locks, and other hood parts category.

More about the advantages of original used parts

When choosing body components for a Mercedes, it is worth noting the differences between original parts and replacements – this also applies to seemingly simple components like a hood hinge. You can read about how this affects comfort, durability, and cost-effectiveness of repairs in the article: Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?.

If you are interested in a broader comparison of used body parts versus replacements in the context of post-accident repairs, the following guide may also be helpful: Your car's post-accident repair: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.