Mercedes W212 Door Hinge Rear Left N/S Bottom Lower Obsidian Black 197

The Mercedes W212 Rear Left Lower Door Hinge Black is a precise component from the Doors and Door Panels group, designed for the rear left side of the body. It enables stable guidance of the door leaf, ensuring correct opening and closing geometry and solid structural support. The used hinge in the original Obsidian Black Metallic color allows for a technically correct repair without altering the factory body line.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047301237-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047301237
• Substitutable numbers: A2047301237, A 204 730 12 37, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge operates in the lower part of the rear left door, responsible for bearing the loads resulting from the door leaf's weight and frequent opening cycles. Its placement in the rear section, on the driver's side, requires appropriate rigidity and material fatigue resistance to prevent the door from sagging and maintain proper alignment with the body. This component is particularly important for:

• post-accident repairs in the side body area,
• eliminating play and creaks occurring during door operation,
• restoring proper closing and sealing of the rear doors.

Color and Visual Matching

The hinge is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, which facilitates integration with the vehicle's factory paint in this shade. This reduces the scope of additional painting work and allows the component to better blend into the existing visual structure of the body. For users who value aesthetic consistency, this is a practical solution when replacing a single component in the door area.

Product Characteristics and Condition

The hinge belongs to the group of original Mercedes brand components, which helps maintain the door's factory operating parameters and compatibility with the pillar and door leaf structure. The used nature of the part means it comes from disassembly, which practically allows for combining a reasonable cost with the preservation of proper manufacturing standards and geometric fit. Compared to aftermarket alternatives, using an original hinge translates to:

• better fit with mounting points in the body and door,
• maintenance of the operating characteristics intended by the manufacturer,
• reduced risk of requiring assembly modifications.

Benefits of Using an Original Door Hinge

Choosing this hinge model is a solution for users who want to restore correct door operation without compromising on geometry and durability. Stable door leaf guidance contributes to comfort in daily use, noise reduction, and protection of seals and the lock from excessive wear. Installing an original component from the same construction group allows for maintaining the opening and closing line intended by the manufacturer.

Expanding Door Area Repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional mountings, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and Door Panels category.

Practical Tips for Purchasing a Used Hinge

When choosing a used door hinge, it is worth paying attention to the correct placement on the vehicle and the color to limit the scope of additional assembly and painting work. It is also good practice to verify that the hinge design matches the body version and door configuration of the specific vehicle. For those who want to deepen their knowledge on safely selecting used body components and modification parts, the article Buying Used Car Parts • Common Mistakes When Choosing Tuning Parts, which discusses typical pitfalls and best practices when assembling parts, may be helpful.