Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Hinge Left N/S Hood Bonnet Front Teallite Blue

The Mercedes M W163 Hood Hinge Left is an original body part designed for the front of the vehicle, responsible for precise guidance and stable support of the hood on the driver's side. The used hinge in blue allows for visual consistency with the existing paintwork and proper hood opening geometry. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore the correct operation of the hood without altering the factory construction.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1638800328-TLB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1638800328
• Substitutable numbers: A1638800328, A 163 880 03 28, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Blue
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is dedicated for installation on the left side of the front body, where it is responsible for controlled opening and closing of the hood. A correctly selected part ensures:

• stable hood guidance during lifting and lowering,
• maintaining the correct gap between the hood and fenders and bumper,
• reducing stress on the hood panel and adjacent structural elements.

By maintaining the factory mounting geometry, the hinge works with the original mounting points, which facilitates aligning the hood with the rest of the body.

Original Origin and Fit for Mercedes M W163

Mercedes brand guarantees dimensional and structural compliance with the factory hood mounting system in M W163 series models. The original hinge is designed considering the loads acting on the hood during driving, opening, and closing, which translates to predictable performance of the part over a longer period of use.

A used component from this group allows for consistency with other body elements, minimizing the risk of fitment issues, such as difficulties with closing the hood or its improper alignment with headlights and fenders.

Color and Visual Aspect

The hinge is offered in a blue finish, which is important both aesthetically and practically. In many cases, this allows for reducing the scope of painting work in the engine bay and maintaining a uniform appearance of visible elements after opening the hood.

Color matching is particularly important in post-accident repairs and when replacing individual structural elements, where visual consistency and the absence of noticeable differences between the newly installed hinge and other components are crucial.

Characteristics of a Used Part

As a part from the Hoods category, sourced from dismantling, the hinge retains its factory construction and operating method, while also being an economical solution compared to new aftermarket parts. A used part of this type is particularly useful for:

• repairs after collisions involving the front of the body,
• replacing worn or bent hinges causing hood closing problems,
• restoring the correct hood geometry after previous, imprecise repairs.

Using an original hinge from dismantling allows maintaining a construction consistent with the manufacturer's design, which is important for the safety of hood operation and the comfort of daily vehicle use.

Support for Selection and Related Parts

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

For users interested in the broader use of dismantled parts in modern cars, including in the area of electronics and control systems, an article describing a practical approach to repairing modules and multimedia systems may be helpful – you can find it here: guide on using used electronic modules in BMW 3 and 5 series.