Mercedes W203 Trunk Tailgate Hinge Rear Right O/S Aragonite Blue 941 A2037500228

Mercedes W203 Trunk Tailgate Hinge Rear Right O/S Aragonite Blue 941 is an original body component from the Tailgates and rear parts category, designed for the right side of the vehicle's rear section. It enables secure guidance and stable support for the tailgate, ensuring correct operating geometry as well as safe opening and closing. This used, factory-original hinge is a sensible choice for accident repairs and restoring full functionality to the rear body section of your Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2037500228-ABM
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2037500228
• Substitutable numbers: A2037500228, A 203 750 02 28
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Aragonite Blue Metallic - 941
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Purpose and function of the hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to installation in the rear right part of the body, where it is responsible for the precise guidance of the tailgate relative to the body panels and seals. A properly selected component of this type reduces stress in the sheet metal, decreases the risk of the tailgate edges rubbing against the fenders, and helps maintain even gaps between body panels.

Thanks to a design compliant with factory Mercedes standards, the hinge works with original mounts and actuators, which facilitates installation and allows for predictable tailgate behavior during daily use.

Color and visual fit

The component is finished in the Aragonite Blue Metallic - 941 shade, which is primarily important in areas visible after opening the tailgate. For many users, it is important that the inner zones of the body also maintain color consistency with the rest of the vehicle – the factory paint on the hinge makes it easier to achieve this effect without additional paint work.

In the case of accident repairs or replacing a single hinge, color compatibility with the factory Mercedes palette allows for limiting the scope of bodywork intervention and shortening the time needed to restore the aesthetics of the vehicle's rear section.

Benefits of using an original hinge

Using an original tailgate hinge in a Mercedes W203 translates into a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the factory geometry of opening and closing the tailgate,
• secure guidance of the tailgate along the body axis,
• better fit to existing mounting points,
• reducing the risk of leaks around the trunk seals.

Choosing an original component from this group is particularly important for cars where precision of body panel fit and maintaining the comfort of daily trunk use are priorities.

Installation zone and technical aspects

The hinge operates in the rear right part of the body, in the immediate vicinity of the tailgate, side panel, and seals. Proper installation requires maintaining alignment relative to the second hinge and checking the tailgate closure after tightening to avoid excessive stress and unwanted noises during operation.

When replacing, it is recommended to:

• check the condition of the mounts in the body and the tailgate,
• verify the operation of the tailgate lift actuators,
• check the gaps between the tailgate and fenders after tightening the hinge.

Such an approach allows for restoring the proper functionality of the entire tailgate assembly, rather than just a single element.

Expanding rear body repairs

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, mounts, or tailgate supports, check the available parts in the Mercedes Tailgates and rear parts category.

If you want to better plan your purchases and compare different solutions based on original, used components, our guide may be helpful – you can find more information in the article The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts.