Mercedes W212 Door Hinge Rear Left N/S Top Upper Obsidian Black 197

Mercedes W212 Rear Left Upper Door Hinge Black is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for the rear left side of the vehicle. The hinge ensures stable door leaf guidance, correct geometry, and secure closing, which directly impacts user comfort and safety. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it allows for an aesthetic match with the factory body paint.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047301037-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047301037
• Substitutable numbers: A2047301037, A 204 730 10 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is dedicated for installation on the rear left side of the body, at the upper door mounting point. It is responsible for:

• maintaining the correct door position relative to the car body,
• stable guidance during opening and closing,
• reducing play and unwanted door leaf vibrations,
• preserving the seal integrity of the weatherstripping along the upper door edge.

Thanks to its precise fit with the Mercedes W212 body structure, the hinge supports the proper operation of the lock, door checks, and seals, contributing to acoustic comfort and the durability of the entire door assembly.

Paint Color and Matching

The hinge is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, enabling a visually cohesive integration of the part with the factory body paint. In practice, this means:

• reducing the need for additional painting when installed on a vehicle of the same color,
• an aesthetic transition between the door edge and the body pillar,
• maintaining a uniform appearance of the hinge area when the door is open.

This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs and for replacing worn-out parts on vehicles subjected to intensive use.

Mounting Characteristics

The upper rear left door hinge has been designed as a structurally compatible part with the factory mounting points in the Mercedes W212. This facilitates workshop work because it:

• allows for the use of standard mounting holes in the pillar and door leaf,
• enables door position adjustment within the typical service range,
• works with factory door checks and the door lock.

Such a fit promotes quick restoration of the correct body line and minimizes the risk of problems with door closing or rubbing against the bodywork.

Condition and Service Application

This part comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive solution for operational repairs and for optimizing service costs. A hinge of this type is particularly useful when:

• the door sags and requires geometry correction by replacing a worn hinge,
• the upper mounting point has been damaged due to overload or collision,
• the part needs replacement as part of a comprehensive renovation of the side body section.

Choosing an original hinge from the same model group allows for maintaining the factory door operating parameters and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Complementary Mercedes Body Parts

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or mounting frames, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

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