Trunk Lid Hinge Mercedes C117 Coupe Rear Hinge Right Cosmic Black Metallic -191

Trunk Lid Hinge Mercedes C117 Coupe Rear Hinge Right Cosmic Black Metallic is an original body component designed for the right side of the trunk lid in the coupe body style. The precisely matched Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 color ensures visual consistency with the factory paint, while the construction compliant with Mercedes standards ensures the correct geometry of the trunk lid operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1177500228-KB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1177500228
• Substitutable numbers: A1177500228, A 117 750 02 28
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Kosmos Black Metallic - 191
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and function of the hinge

The presented hinge operates in the rear part of the body on the right side, responsible for stable guidance and support of the trunk lid. A correctly selected component in this area is crucial for even load distribution, smooth opening, and trouble-free closing of the lid, which translates into the comfort of daily vehicle use.

Using an original hinge in a coupe body limits the risk of improper fitment, excessive play, or unwanted stress on the body panels. This is particularly important in the case of trunk lids painted in metallic shades, where even minor deviations in alignment can be visible in the body line.

Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 color and visual matching

The component is finished in the Cosmic Black Metallic - 191 shade, which facilitates integration with a body painted in the same color. This reduces the need for additional paint work to only potential touch-ups, rather than full painting of the component.

Such color matching is particularly beneficial during post-accident repairs or when replacing individual trunk lid components, where maintaining a consistent, aesthetic body line without visible shade differences is essential.

Construction, kinematics, and compatibility

The trunk lid hinge in a coupe body works in a system with other mounting elements and gas springs, so it is important to maintain the correct geometry and mounting points. The original construction ensures:

• stable guidance of the lid throughout the full range of motion,
• proper support when working with gas springs,
• correct sealing of the lid against the gaskets when closed.

The component comes from the Gas springs, locks, hinges, and other parts group, which means it has been designed to work in a demanding area of the body, exposed to frequent opening and closing cycles and variable weather conditions.

Characteristics of the used component

The product is offered as a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and retains the factory construction and operating parameters provided by the manufacturer. For many users, this is a reasonable compromise between the cost of repair and maintaining the original build quality characteristic of the Mercedes brand.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the condition of working surfaces, mounting points, and the freedom of movement of the hinge to ensure trouble-free operation after installation in the vehicle.

Support in choosing parts and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as lid mounts, locking elements, or additional components cooperating with the opening mechanism, check the available parts in the Gas springs, locks, hinges, and other Mercedes parts category.

When choosing between a refurbished element and a used original, it is worth analyzing how the part works in a specific body system and the expected service life. It may be helpful to discuss the differences between these solutions in the article Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?, where practical arguments for using original components from dismantling in demanding subassemblies are presented.