[Free Tool] Key won’t work on my 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430 - is it the PIN code?

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Laserfocus
Member since March 2023 • 47 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 594 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Kungfupanda
Member • 104 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430. Huge thanks!

May 05, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 37 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 100 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 50 posts

Worked for someone with a 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430? Need to hear it!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 29 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430. Giving it a go myself.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 77 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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