Mercedes W168 Hood Bonnet Hinge Left N/S Front Meteor Grey Metallic - 195

Mercedes W168 Hood Bonnet Hinge Left N/S Front Meteor Grey Metallic - 195 is a precision component of the front hood opening mechanism, designed for installation on the left side of the engine bay. It maintains stable hood geometry, ensuring smooth lifting and secure closing. Thanks to its factory finish in Meteor Grey Metallic - 195, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork without the need for additional painting in this shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1688800128-MEG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1688800228
• Substitutable numbers: A1688800128, A 168 880 01 28, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Meteor Grey Metallic - 195
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the hood hinge

The presented hinge is a component from the Hood hinges, locks and other parts group, responsible for guiding and supporting the front hood in the vehicle's front zone. Mounted at the front on the left side, it works in conjunction with the right hinge and the hood lock, maintaining proper gaps between the hood and the fenders and bumper. A correctly selected hinge reduces stress on the body panels, minimizes the risk of the hood edges rubbing against adjacent elements, and improves the comfort of daily engine bay maintenance.

Color and body fitment

The finish in Meteor Grey Metallic - 195 is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or replacing individual components in cars painted in this color. This allows for:

• maintaining color consistency in the cowl area and hood edges,
• reducing the scope of paint work during local repairs,
• easier quality control of hood alignment relative to the body.

Its location on the vehicle in the front, left part of the body means the hinge operates in the immediate vicinity of the engine bay, where resistance to temperature changes and repetitive mechanical loads resulting from frequent hood opening is essential.

Product characteristics and service application

As a component dedicated to the Mercedes brand, the hinge has been designed with the preservation of factory mounting geometry and proper hood movement kinematics in mind. In practice, this means:

• easier hood alignment during adjustment after a collision or panel replacement,
• compatibility with factory mounting points on the body and the hood itself,
• stable operation of the opening mechanism without excessive play.

The used product is a good solution for the economical repair of older vehicles, where a reasonable cost is important while maintaining proper functionality and structural compliance with the original design.

Selection support and integration with other elements

When selecting a hood hinge, it is worth paying attention to compatibility with other components of the front zone – the lock, the right hinge, and any hood support struts. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front hood area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or hood supports, check the available parts in the Mercedes hood hinges, locks and other parts category.

Safety and good service practices

A functional hood hinge is important not only for aesthetics but also for safety – it reduces the risk of the hood falling uncontrollably during service work and helps maintain proper closure at higher speeds. During repairs in the front zone, it is also worth verifying the condition of the vehicle's lighting and headlight mounting elements; practical tips in this regard can be found in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses the selection of original lighting components and their safe replacement.