Mercedes W204 Hinge Right O/S Hood Bonnet Front Carneol Red Metallic - 544

Mercedes W204 Hinge Right O/S Hood Bonnet Front Carneol Red Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side of the vehicle's front section. It ensures stable operation of the hood, correct movement geometry, and safe opening and closing. Thanks to its factory origin from the Mercedes range, it maintains a proper fit to the body structure and the characteristic hood line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048800828-CR
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048800828
• Substitutable numbers: A2048800828, A 204 880 08 28
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Carneol Red Metallic - 544
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge is a component from the Hoods category, mounted in the front right section of the vehicle. It is responsible for the precise guidance of the hood during opening and closing, maintaining its alignment, and ensuring proper fitment against the fenders and the front panel. A correctly selected hinge reduces stress on the paneling, minimizes the risk of deformation, and contributes to uniform gaps between body elements.

Color and paint matching

The component is finished in Carneol Red Metallic - 544, a characteristic metallic shade of red used in Mercedes models. A hinge in this color allows for reducing the scope of paint work in the hood mounting area, which is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or replacing individual body components. Maintaining color consistency makes it easier to achieve a visually cohesive effect in the engine bay and around the hood edges.

Installation characteristics

The hinge is designed for installation in the front right part of the body, using factory mounting points for the hood and the support structure. The design, based on the original Mercedes engineering, promotes the maintenance of proper opening geometry, which is important both for ease of use and for service safety during engine bay maintenance. Using this component allows for economical repair while maintaining compliance with factory design solutions.

Condition and service application

As a used part, the hood hinge provides a practical solution for body repairs where combining correct functionality with cost control is key. It is suitable for replacing damaged hinges after a collision, correcting hood operation, or restoring the original geometry of the vehicle's front. The original origin from the Mercedes range promotes compatibility with factory mounting elements and the hood of the given model.

Expanding the scope of repairs for Mercedes hoods

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as hood panels, reinforcements, or additional mounting hardware, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

For users who are considering a wider range of work on the vehicle and want to better understand the selection of used components in the context of body and suspension work, the article describing the structural and operational differences between stock and sports solutions may be helpful – you can find it here: Stock vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?.