[Recommended Fix] Is it safe to buy PIN codes online for a 1999 Mercedes Benz S420?

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Electricslide
Member since August 2022 • 104 posts

Need my 1999 Mercedes Benz S420's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Mercedes Benz S420. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Megabyte
Member • 71 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1999 Mercedes Benz S420.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 30 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1999 Mercedes Benz S420's key code.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 150 posts

My 1999 Mercedes Benz S420's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 26, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 41 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1999 Mercedes Benz S420. Huge thanks!

March 27, 2025 Reply

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