Door Hinge Mercedes W246 Rear Right O/S Bottom Polar Silver Metallic - 761

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Door Hinge Mercedes W246 Rear Right O/S Bottom Polar Silver Metallic - 761 is an original body component designed for the rear right side of the vehicle, ensuring precise operation and stable closing of the door. The hinge in Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color helps maintain visual consistency of the bodywork, which is particularly important for post-accident repairs and restorations. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the correct door geometry in their Mercedes without interfering with the factory construction.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2467300437-PLS
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2467300437
• Substitutable numbers: A2467300437, A 246 730 04 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Polar Silver Metallic - 761
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and function of the door hinge

The presented hinge is dedicated to the rear right side of the body and is mounted in the lower part of the door. It is responsible for the stable guidance of the door leaf, correct positioning relative to the body, and smooth movement when opening and closing. Thanks to the factory geometry, the proper gap between the door and the body is maintained, which limits stress on the sheet metal and seals and reduces the risk of premature lock wear.

Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color and visual aspect

The Polar Silver Metallic - 761 color allows for an aesthetic match of the hinge to the bodywork in the same paint shade. In many cases, this enables installation without the need for additional painting or limits the scope of paintwork to a minimum. This is a beneficial solution for:

• local post-collision repairs,
• replacing a worn or bent hinge,
• body restoration in vehicles used on a daily basis.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes hinge

Using an original hinge in a Mercedes W246 allows you to maintain the factory operating parameters of the door, without the need for modifications or fitting the element. The main advantages include:

• factory fit to the door structure and body pillar,
• stable guidance of the door leaf throughout the full range of opening,
• reduction of the risk of slamming, door sagging, or catching on the body,
• possibility of use in body-mechanical repairs without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

The element from this group is particularly important when restoring the comfort of door usage – it improves the ergonomics of daily vehicle use and affects the overall feeling of body solidity.

Using a used component in restoration and service

A used door hinge is a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original quality of workmanship. In many cases, it allows for a significant reduction in service costs compared to new parts, while maintaining the factory construction and geometry. This is an especially attractive solution for owners of several-year-old or older cars, where optimizing the repair budget while maintaining an appropriate technical standard is key.

If you are planning to refresh or gradually restore your Mercedes from years similar to the W246 and want to better understand how to use used body and equipment components, it is worth checking out a guide describing practical modernization scenarios – you can find them in the article Second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.

Expanding repairs within the door and body area

When replacing a hinge, other elements from the same group are often considered, such as gas springs for the tailgate, locks, or additional hinges, to comprehensively restore the functionality of opening body elements. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the door and tailgate area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as gas springs, locks, or additional hinges, check the available parts in the category Gas springs, locks, hinges and other Mercedes parts.