[Closed] Key code help for 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 with flip key

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Goldeneye
Member since October 2022 • 70 posts

Looking for my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1042 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1985 Mercedes Benz 300. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 106 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 126 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300's mystery code.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 146 posts

Was about to give up on my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300, but this gives me hope.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 6 posts

My 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 22, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 6 posts

My 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 23, 2024 Reply

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