Mercedes W245 Front Bonnet Hood Hinge Left N/S A1698800328 Polar Silver 761

Mercedes W245 Front Hood Hinge Left A1698800328 Polar Silver 761 is a precise, original part from the Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts group, designed for the front left side of the vehicle body. The hinge ensures stable hood guidance, correct opening geometry, and secure closing, while the paint finish in Polar Silver Metallic - 761 helps maintain visual consistency with the vehicle's bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698800328-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698800328
• Substitutable numbers: A1698800328, A 169 880 03 28, AS
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Hood Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hood hinge is designed to operate in the front left section of the body, where it is responsible for the controlled lifting and lowering of the engine hood. A correctly selected hinge minimizes stress on the panel, reduces the risk of hood misalignment, and supports even force distribution during opening and closing. This ensures that body lines remain straight, and the gaps between body elements maintain their factory geometry.

Color and Paint Matching

The hinge is finished in Polar Silver Metallic - 761, which is important both aesthetically and practically. Proper shade matching to the bodywork reduces the need for additional painting work in the mounting area, while also facilitating a consistent appearance of the engine bay and hood edges. The metallic coating provides an additional protective layer against external factors such as moisture or minor road debris.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The front left hood hinge is a structural component operating in a front-left system, requiring precise fitting to the specific body geometry. Appropriately shaped mounting points and the correct range of motion for the joint allow for:

• stable hood guidance throughout its entire range of motion,
• reduction of play and unwanted vibrations during driving,
• maintenance of the correct hood position relative to the fenders and front panel.

Choosing an original hinge for a specific model from the Mercedes W245 family reduces the risk of installation problems, such as imprecise fitment or the need for additional modifications to the mounts.

Item Condition and Service Application

The offered hinge comes from the Used parts group, meaning it is a dismantled component intended for further use after proper technical condition verification. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs, hood geometry corrections, or replacement of worn-out opening mechanism parts, where maintaining the original construction at a reasonable service cost is a priority.

Application in Service and Tuning Projects

The front left hood hinge is suitable for both standard body and paint repairs, as well as for modernization projects where maintaining the factory body line is crucial. Replacing a worn or damaged hinge with a functional part helps eliminate problems with difficult hood closing, uneven gaps, or unwanted noises during driving.

If you are considering using used components in a broader repair or tuning project and want to avoid common mistakes in their selection, it is worth reading the guide: Buying Used Car Parts • Common Mistakes When Choosing Parts for Tuning. The article helps to consciously plan purchases and better assess which aftermarket parts will be the right choice.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front hood area on your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as additional hinges, latches, or hood supports, check the available parts in the category Mercedes Hood Hinges, Latches, and Other Parts.