Mercedes W204 Hood Bonnet Hinge Front Left N/S Iridium Silver - 775 A2048800728

Mercedes W204 Front Left Hood Hinge is an original part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts category, designed for the front left side of the engine bay. It ensures stable hood guidance, providing smooth opening and secure closing, while maintaining the vehicle's factory body geometry. With its factory color Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, the hinge blends well with the vehicle's original paintwork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2048800728-IRS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2048800728
• Substitutable numbers: A2048800728, A 204 880 07 28
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Iridium Silver Metallic - 775
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and Vehicle Placement

The presented hinge is dedicated for installation on the front left side of the hood in Mercedes W204 models. It is responsible for the proper guidance of the hood panel during opening and closing, as well as for maintaining its correct position relative to the fenders and the front crossmember.

Precise fitting to the Mercedes body structure minimizes the risk of sheet metal stress, uneven gaps, or the hood edges rubbing against adjacent components. This is particularly important for vehicles where maintaining factory lines and fitment is a priority.

Technical Characteristics and Color

The hinge belongs to the group of structural hood components that bear loads during its lifting and closing. It is finished in the factory shade of Iridium Silver Metallic - 775, which facilitates integration with a body of the same color or a similar paint configuration.

Choosing the correct hinge is important not only for aesthetics but also for:

• maintaining the correct hood geometry relative to the body,
• stable operation of the opening mechanism,
• reducing play and unwanted vibrations at higher speeds.

Benefits of Using an Original Hood Hinge

Using an original hood hinge for the Mercedes W204 helps maintain the vehicle's structural and visual consistency. A part from the same product family as the factory equipment ensures:

• compatibility with factory mounting points – no need for modifications to holes or shape adjustments,
• consistent operation of the hood mechanism – predictable opening and closing,
• easier adjustment of gaps between the hood, fenders, and bumper.

For owners who care about the visual and technical condition of their vehicle's body, a properly selected hinge is crucial for post-accident repairs, fitment corrections, or restoring the car to a factory-like condition.

Item Condition and Practical Application

The offered hood hinge is used, making it a sensible choice for maintenance repairs, restorations, and vehicle rebuilds on a budget. It is suitable for replacing a damaged hinge after a collision, as well as for resolving issues with uneven hood closing or sagging on one side.

For restoration and modernization projects of Mercedes youngtimers from years similar to the W204, it is worth consulting the guide: Second Life for Youngtimers – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998-2012, which discusses practical scenarios for using used body and mechanical parts.

Related Mercedes Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts

If you are assembling a complete set of hood mounting components for your Mercedes, be sure to check out other hood hinges, latches, and other parts dedicated to this brand. The full offer can be found here: Mercedes Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts, which will help you select cohesive components for a single body model.