Mercedes B-Class W245 Hinge Right Bonnet Hood Front Mountain Grey A1698800428

Mercedes B-Class W245 Hinge Right Bonnet Hood Front Mountain Grey is a precision component of the front hood opening mechanism, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle body. This offered hinge comes from the original Mercedes line, which ensures proper hood geometry and compatibility with factory mounting points. The used component in Mountain Grey color allows for a consistent visual match in the front end area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800428-MG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800428
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800428, A 169 880 04 28, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Mineral Grau Metallic - B39
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The right hood hinge in the Mercedes W245 model is responsible for the stable guidance and support of the front hood during opening and closing. The component operates in the front area, on the right side, forming part of the hood support system and influencing:

• proper alignment of the gaps between the hood, fenders, and bumper,
• safe retention of the hood on its axis during lifting,
• even distribution of loads on the body structure.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, the hinge ensures repeatable mechanism operation, which limits the risk of skipping, jamming, or unwanted stress within the front part of the body.

Construction, color, and body fitment

The offered hood hinge is a component intended for installation in the front, right part of the vehicle. The construction has been designed for specific mounting points in the W245 body, which enables installation without modifications and maintains the factory kinematics of the hood opening.

A significant advantage is the finish in Mountain Grey, which allows for an aesthetic match to bodywork painted in the same tone. In many cases, this limits the scope of paintwork required after replacing the component, especially when the hinge remains partially visible in the engine bay or at the mounting edges.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original right hood hinge in a Mercedes W245 translates into a number of practical operational benefits:

• Factory fitment – maintaining the correct hood opening geometry and compliance with factory mounting points.
• Stable mechanism operation – reduction of play and incorrect stresses within the front hood area.
• Visual consistency – color consistent with the Mountain Grey paint code facilitates maintaining a uniform appearance of the front area.
• Possibility of use in post-accident repairs – especially where restoring the original hood geometry is required.

The used component allows for an economical repair while maintaining parameters close to factory specifications, which is important both in body shops and for individual repairs.

Installation area and technical aspects

The right hood hinge operates in a critical area of the front end, where precise alignment of the hood relative to the fenders, headlights, and bumper is essential. A properly selected component helps to:

• keep the hood line in one plane with the other body panels,
• ensure proper closing without excessive force,
• minimize the risk of the hood edges rubbing against adjacent elements.

Thanks to a design consistent with factory specifications, the hinge works with other components of the opening mechanism, which facilitates adjustment and setting of the hood after body repairs.

Part selection by OEM number and purchase support

When selecting a right hood hinge for a specific version of the Mercedes W245, it is worth verifying compatibility by OEM number or interchangeable numbers, as well as vehicle data. To facilitate this process, you can use our practical guide: Guide: how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number, where you will find a step-by-step procedure and a list of questions helpful when contacting the seller.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as hinges for the opposite side, mounts, or hood supports, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.